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University of California-Davis Ranking Badges

UC Davis earned 196 ranking badges in the 2027 College Factual rankings: 25 in the top 1%, 71 in the top 5%, 55 in the top 10% and 45 in the top 15% of the schools in each ranking. Its highest placement is #1 of 348 in Most Popular for Neurobiology & Neurosciences, a top 1% award.

Key facts

• Badges earned: 196 (2027 edition)
• In the top 1% / top 5%: 25 / 71
• Highest placement: #1 of 348, a top 1% award
• Fields of study with a badge: 25
• Placements this edition: 561
• Badge cutoff: a top 15% placement in a ranking

Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.

How Many Ranking Badges Has University of California-Davis Earned?

University of California-Davis holds 196 ranking badges across 25 fields of study, 96 of them in the top 5% or better; each badge is an award for placing in the top 15% of a ranking. Rankings on this page are updated as new federal data is released. The current ranking cycle is 2027 edition. For every ranking, the check mark shows the top tier achieved. Explore our data sources and methodologies. Want to feature these awards on your college’s site? Administrators can contact us.

Count by Award Level

Award Level	Badges
Top 1%	25
Top 5%	71
Top 10%	55
Top 15%	45
Total	196

What Is University of California-Davis Known For?

University of California-Davis is best known for Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 32 of its 188 traditional-student awards are in that field. Its top-ranked majors include Landscape Architecture, Neurobiology & Neurosciences and Child Development & Family Studies.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Overall Best				✓
Overall Best (Far Western)			✓
Overall Best (California)			✓
Ethnic Diversity			✓
Ethnic Diversity (Far Western)		✓
Ethnic Diversity (California)		✓
Most Popular			✓
Most Popular (Far Western)				✓
Most Popular (California)				✓

Agriculture

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular				✓
Agricultural Production
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓
Animal Science
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular				✓
Food Science Technology
Most Popular			✓
Plant Sciences
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular	✓
Veterinary Medicine.
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value		✓

Architecture/Urban Planning

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Landscape Architecture
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular		✓
Highest Paid Graduates				✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular				✓
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular				✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Biotechnology
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
Botany/Plant Biology
Most Popular		✓
Ecology & Systematics Biology
Most Popular		✓
General Biology
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Genetics
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Most Focused	✓
Microbiology Science & Immunology
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Best Value		✓
Most Popular				✓
Most Focused	✓
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Most Popular	✓
Physiology & Pathology Sciences
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular	✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
Zoology
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Management Sciences & Methods
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Most Focused	✓

Communication & Journalism

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked				✓
Communication & Media Studies
Top Ranked				✓
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓

Computer & Information Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Computer Information Systems
Top Ranked			✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
Computer Science
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
General Education
Top Ranked		✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked			✓
Teacher Education Subject Specific
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value	✓

Engineering

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Biological Engineering
Most Popular	✓
Biomedical Engineering
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value	✓
Civil Engineering
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Computer Engineering
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular	✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓
Electrical Engineering
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
General Engineering
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Mechanical Engineering
Top Ranked		✓

English Language & Literature

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
General English Literature
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓

Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Ethnic Studies
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked				✓
Most Popular			✓
Child Development & Family Studies
Top Ranked				✓
Most Popular				✓
Food, Nutrition & Related Services
Top Ranked			✓

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
East Asian Languages
Most Popular		✓
Linguistics & Literature
Most Popular			✓
Romance Languages
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Health Sciences & Services
Top Ranked				✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
Medicine
Top Ranked		✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Nursing
Top Ranked				✓
Other Health Professions
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular	✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓

History

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
History
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓

Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓

Legal Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Law
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value		✓
Legal Research
Best Value	✓

Mathematics & Statistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular				✓
Applied Mathematics
Most Popular		✓
Mathematics
Most Popular			✓
Statistics
Most Popular			✓
Most Focused			✓

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓
Cognitive Science
Most Popular			✓
Marine Science
Most Popular		✓
Nutrition Science
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓

Natural Resources & Conservation

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular				✓
Natural Resources Conservation
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular				✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Wildlife Management
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Philosophy
Most Popular			✓

Physical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Chemistry
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Geological & Earth Sciences
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Physics
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Child Development & Psychology
Best Value	✓
Most Popular				✓
Most Focused	✓
General Psychology
Top Ranked				✓

Public & Social Service

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Other Public Administration
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular				✓
Anthropology
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Economics
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
International Relations & Security
Best Value	✓
Most Popular		✓
Political Science & Government
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular				✓
Sociology
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular				✓

Visual & Performing Arts

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Design & Applied Arts
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Drama & Theater Arts
Top Ranked		✓
Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular	✓
Fine & Studio Arts
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Music
Top Ranked		✓

How Does University of California-Davis Rank in Athletics?

In College Factual’s 2027 athletics rankings, University of California-Davis earned 4 badges across 4 sports; its highest placement is #62 of 704 in Soccer.

Men’s Sports

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Golf		✓
Soccer		✓

Women’s Sports

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Lacrosse	✓
Softball	✓

How Does University of California-Davis Rank for Online Students?

In College Factual’s 2027 online-program rankings, University of California-Davis earned 1 badge across 1 online program; its highest placement is #16 of 140 in Most Popular Online for Management Sciences & Methods.

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Management Sciences & Methods
Most Popular Online	✓

How Does University of California-Davis Rank for Veterans?

In College Factual’s 2027 veterans rankings, University of California-Davis earned 3 badges; its highest placement is #325 of 4,939 in Best for Veterans.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best for Veterans		✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Nursing
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

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Notes and References

College Factual’s rankings are built on federal education data, 2027 edition. University of California-Davis appears in 561 of the College Factual rankings covered on this page.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.