University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Public
Popular programs at University of California-San Diego
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 769 | |
| 2 | Cognitive Science. | 759 | |
| 3 | Computer Science. | 591 | |
| 4 | International/Globalization Studies. | 537 | |
| 5 | Economics. | 430 | |
| 6 | Political Science and Government. | 366 | |
| 7 | Chemistry. | 346 | |
| 8 | Public Health. | 345 | |
| 9 | Biology, General. | 322 | |
| 10 | Psychology, General. | 320 | |
| 11 | Communication and Media Studies. | 278 | |
| 12 | Mathematics and Computer Science. | 269 | |
| 13 | Mathematics. | 239 | |
| 14 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 218 | |
| 15 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 200 | |
| 16 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 179 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 168 | |
| 18 | Computer Engineering. | 167 | |
| 19 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 161 | |
| 20 | Mechanical Engineering. | 146 |
Showing top 20 of 69 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-San Diego?
University of California-San Diego has an acceptance rate of 27% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of California-San Diego?
SAT score data for University of California-San Diego is not currently published.
How much does University of California-San Diego cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of California-San Diego is approximately $12,470 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of California-San Diego?
4-year graduation rate data for University of California-San Diego is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.