State budget problems pose challenges to UC top doctoral programs - Melanie Graysmith, SF Education Examiner.com

Two new reports on graduate student satisfaction suggest that the University of California's high reputation for its top doctoral programs is in jeopardy due to the state's financial problems. A new report issued by the university system shows that graduate students are increasingly unhappy with housing affordability, the financial support provided by the school, and the type and duration of that support. The report shows that graduate student stipends are very low compared to the cost of living, among other complaints.