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In the latest year of available data, students from 24 majors graduated from University of California-San Diego.
At University of California-San Diego, students can earn anything from bachelor’s degrees through the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 18,890 undergraduate · 6,530 graduate (25,420 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at University of California-San Diego.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 12,710 |
| Computer Science. | 854 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 832 |
| Cognitive Science. | 762 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 736 |
These majors at University of California-San Diego report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $116,086 |
| Computer Science. | $107,208 |
| Computer Engineering. | $91,399 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $84,623 |
| Engineering, Other. | $81,928 |
Explore the full list of majors at University of California-San Diego, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 12,710 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. ↳ Anatomy. · Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. |
832 | NA |
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. · Biomedical Sciences, General. |
494 | $29,446 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. ↳ Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. · Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other. · Epidemiology. |
212 | $24,133 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. ↳ Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other. · Neuroscience. |
212 | $29,415 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other. · Biophysics. |
205 | $33,915 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. ↳ Bioinformatics. · Biostatistics. |
133 | $48,470 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. ↳ Microbiology, General. |
57 | $33,263 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 6 | NA |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. ↳ Animal Physiology. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. · Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other. |
388 | $84,623 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. ↳ Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. |
322 | $62,961 |
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Engineering, General. · Computer Hardware Engineering. |
291 | $91,399 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 278 | $70,392 |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Structural Engineering. · Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. |
166 | $68,598 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. ↳ Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. |
115 | $60,511 |
| Chemical Engineering. | 114 | $53,711 |
| Engineering, Other. | 91 | $81,928 |
| Materials Engineering. | 52 | NA |
| Systems Engineering. | 31 | NA |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering. | 23 | $64,592 |
| Engineering Science. | 18 | NA |
| Engineering Physics. ↳ Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. |
10 | NA |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science. ↳ Cognitive Science, General. |
762 | $39,060 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | 413 | $41,542 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | 358 | $64,863 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
82 | NA |
| Data Science. ↳ Data Science, General. |
74 | NA |
| Computational Science. | 15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 854 | $107,208 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. · Computer and Information Sciences, Other. |
257 | $116,086 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Information Technology Project Management. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. · Political Science and Government, Other. |
373 | $28,579 |
| Economics. ↳ Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. · International Economics. · Economics, Other. |
300 | $42,370 |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. · Sociology, Other. |
162 | $29,964 |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. · Anthropology, Other. |
94 | $29,743 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
93 | $63,539 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | 54 | $41,393 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | 36 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 380 | $28,185 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Clinical Psychology. · Health/Medical Psychology. |
214 | $29,313 |
| Psychology, Other. | 160 | NA |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. ↳ Developmental and Child Psychology. · Social Psychology. · Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics. · Experimental Psychology. · Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. |
133 | $29,604 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. · Management Science. |
736 | $47,472 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health, Other. · International Public Health/International Health. · Public Health, General. · Community Health and Preventive Medicine. · Behavioral Aspects of Health. · Environmental Health. |
412 | $30,159 |
| Medicine. | 143 | NA |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. ↳ Pharmacy. · Clinical and Industrial Drug Development. |
100 | NA |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies. ↳ Medical Science/Scientist. |
19 | $72,506 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Audiology/Audiologist. |
6 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
6 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, Other. · Mathematics, General. |
275 | $40,222 |
| Applied Mathematics. ↳ Applied Mathematics, General. · Financial Mathematics. · Computational Mathematics. |
273 | $54,802 |
| Statistics. ↳ Statistics, Other. · Statistics, General. |
57 | $42,080 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. · Chemistry, Other. |
255 | $46,258 |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. · Physics, Other. |
117 | $41,524 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. · Oceanography, Chemical and Physical. · Geophysics and Seismology. |
95 | $42,953 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. ↳ Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other. |
16 | NA |
| Physical Sciences, Other. | 16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. · Acting. · Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. · Directing and Theatrical Production. · Playwriting and Screenwriting. |
87 | $23,241 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 74 | $22,195 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. · Art History, Criticism and Conservation. |
68 | $18,064 |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. · Music Performance, General. · Music, Other. |
38 | $22,536 |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. |
34 | NA |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | 252 | $34,173 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | 129 | $54,702 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Mathematics Teacher Education. |
7 | NA |
| Education, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | 73 | $23,736 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | 29 | $34,778 |
| Literature. ↳ Literature, Other. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
91 | $26,976 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Studies. |
83 | $29,140 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. · African-American/Black Studies. |
48 | $30,287 |
| Area Studies. ↳ Latin American Studies. · Japanese Studies. · Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies. · Chinese Studies. · German Studies. |
32 | $25,884 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis. ↳ Public Policy Analysis, General. |
67 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Development. | 65 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Human Development and Family Studies, General. |
55 | $25,882 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 34 | NA |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
3 | NA |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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