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2024 Rankings for University of California - San Diego

What kind of bachelor's degree rankings and accolades has UCSD received from College Factual?

Top Rankings for UCSD:

Best Other Physical Science Bachelor's Degree SchoolsBest Anatomy SchoolsBest Health/Medical Psychology SchoolsBest Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools
#1 out of 8#1 out of 27#1 out of 19#1 out of 19
 

Ranking Highlights

How UCSD Ranks in College Factual's Best Quality Rankings

#37 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges
#5 Best Physical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
#21 Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools
Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges

Top Placement in Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges Ranking

#37 out of 1,470.

This makes UCSD a top 5% school for students.

The Best Colleges Ranking was created to help students find the best quality colleges in the U.S.

 

Top Ranked Majors

Best Physical Sciences Bachelor's Degree SchoolsUCSD has 188 top ranked majors.

The best ranking is for Bachelor's Degree Physical Sciences students.

Some of the factors that go into the Best Physical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools Ranking include major focus and popularity, as well as the salaries of graduates.

The best 15 rankings are listed below:

Ranking NameRankOut OfDetails
Best Other Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools18View Report
Best Marine Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools151View Report
Best Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Degree Schools130View Report
Best Other Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools118View Report
Best Other Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools116View Report
Best Health/Medical Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools110View Report
Best Other Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools19View Report
Best Clinical Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools19View Report
Best Other Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools18View Report
Best Other Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools217View Report
Best Other Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools217View Report
Best Developmental & Child Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools217View Report
Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California241View Report
Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools3105View Report
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools357View Report
Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools452View Report
Best Engineering Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools450View Report
Best Engineering & Applied Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools450View Report
Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools441View Report
Best Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools432View Report
Best Biophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools428View Report
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools5239View Report
Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools5119View Report
Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools5100View Report
Best Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools5343View Report
Best International/Globalization Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools5119View Report
Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools6129View Report
Best Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools6147View Report
Best Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology Bachelor’s Degree Schools643View Report
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region6136View Report
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region6110View Report
Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools7233View Report
Best General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools7173View Report
Best General Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools7237View Report
Best General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools7173View Report
Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools766View Report
Best Urban Studies/Affairs Bachelor’s Degree Schools766View Report
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region7134View Report
Best Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools8221View Report
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools8214View Report
Best General Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools8207View Report
Best General Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools8207View Report
Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools8192View Report
Best Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Degree Schools854View Report
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools9410View Report
Best General Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools9173View Report
Best Management Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools11106View Report
Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools13280View Report
Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools13274View Report
Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools14190View Report
Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools15590View Report
Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools16336View Report
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools17653View Report
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools17350View Report
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools17344View Report
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools17167View Report
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools19774View Report
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools20336View Report
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools20820View Report
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools20806View Report
Best Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools20384View Report
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools20180View Report
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools211,156View Report
Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools21412View Report
Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools21237View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools22191View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools22191View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools23915View Report
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools23342View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools23915View Report
Best Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods Bachelor’s Degree Schools23227View Report
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools23342View Report
Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools26394View Report
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools27523View Report
Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools30275View Report
Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools33658View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools33545View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools33545View Report
Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools34345View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools35595View Report
Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools35503View Report
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools35493View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools35575View Report
Best English Bachelor’s Degree Schools35503View Report
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools37627View Report
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools37377View Report
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools37389View Report
Best General History Bachelor’s Degree Schools37384View Report
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools38942View Report
Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools38261View Report
Best General Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools38262View Report
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools39315View Report
Best General Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools39315View Report
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools40274View Report
Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools41865View Report
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools41587View Report
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools431,261View Report
Best General Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools51402View Report
Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools57498View Report
Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools64458View Report

How UCSD Ranks for Value

#6 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in California
#1 Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in California
#3 Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in California
Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in California

Top Placement in Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in California Ranking

#6 out of 92.

This makes UCSD a top 10% school for overall value in California.

The Best Value California Schools for a Bachelor’s Ranking helps students discover their best college education for the money.

 

Best for the Money Majors

Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in CaliforniaUCSD has 39 best value majors.

The best ranking is for California Bachelor's Degree Computer & Information Sciences students.

The Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in California Ranking is a ranking for the highest quality majors for the most affordable cost.

The best 15 rankings are listed below:

Ranking NameRankOut OfDetails
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in California142View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science in California140View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems in California116View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Studies in California113View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology in California111View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Visual & Performing Arts in California110View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Urban Studies in California19View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Education in California19View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences in California17View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science in California140View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International/Globalization Studies in California113View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Information Technology in California110View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Urban Studies/Affairs in California19View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Education in California19View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in California221View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in California237View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics in California223View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in California236View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry in California227View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Mathematics in California223View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in California346View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government in California351View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in California330View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Chemistry in California324View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science in California351View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics in California322View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry in California324View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Physics in California320View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in California447View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Economics in California443View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering in California430View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering in California430View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts in California536View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in California645View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions in California767View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences in California753View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology in California750View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies in California750View Report
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing in California1072View Report

How UCSD Ranks for Veterans

#113 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans
#13 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region
#8 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans in California

Top Placement in Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans Ranking

Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans#113 out of 1,405.

This makes UCSD a top 10% school for U.S. service members.

The Top Schools for Veterans for a Bachelor’s Ranking was created to help veterans and active duty military find a quality education catered to their needs.

 

Top Ranked Majors

Best Other Psychology Bachelor's Degree Colleges for VeteransUCSD has 105 top ranked majors for veterans.

The best ranking is for Bachelor's Degree vets studying Other Psychology.

The Best Other Psychology Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans Ranking was created to help veterans and active-duty military find the best degree choice for them.

The best 15 rankings are listed below:

Ranking NameRankOut OfMore Info
Best Other Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans114View Report
Best Other Economics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans119View Report
Best Other Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans114View Report
Best Health/Medical Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans19View Report
Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region18View Report
Best Other Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region17View Report
Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California112View Report
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region19View Report
Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region18View Report
Best Other Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region17View Report
Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region220View Report
Best Developmental & Child Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans320View Report
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California320View Report
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California336View Report
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California332View Report
Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region322View Report
Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California321View Report
Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California321View Report
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California335View Report
Best Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California328View Report
Best International/Globalization Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region322View Report
Best General Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California321View Report
Best General Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California321View Report
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans451View Report
Best Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans427View Report
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California458View Report
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California443View Report
Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region435View Report
Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region433View Report
Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California427View Report
Best General Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region435View Report
Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California427View Report
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California551View Report
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California545View Report
Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California539View Report
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California537View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California551View Report
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region551View Report
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California550View Report
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California539View Report
Best Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region535View Report
Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region534View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California551View Report
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California550View Report
Best Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region544View Report
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California539View Report
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California646View Report
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region665View Report
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region653View Report
Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California644View Report
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region652View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California751View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California751View Report
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California863View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California864View Report
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region856View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California864View Report
Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans993View Report
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region986View Report
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region985View Report
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California968View Report
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region963View Report
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region960View Report
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region985View Report
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region984View Report
Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans1085View Report
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region10113View Report
Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region1076View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region1075View Report
Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region1068View Report
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region1176View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region1399View Report
Best Communications Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans14145View Report
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region14107View Report
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Far Western US Region18126View Report
Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans27180View Report
Best Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans36353View Report
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans37336View Report
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans37336View Report
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans38398View Report
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans39350View Report
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans39345View Report
Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans43320View Report
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans52479View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans71551View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans71551View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans72567View Report
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans731,079View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans73575View Report
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans75624View Report
Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans79584View Report
Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans81639View Report
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans87770View Report
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans88658View Report
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans91819View Report
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans91810View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans100907View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans100907View Report
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans115926View Report
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans1751,215View Report

Other Rankings

#1 Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Biological Engineering Graduates
#19 Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Computer Information Systems Graduates
#64 Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

UCSD has earned:

Highest Paid Awards

Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Biological Engineering GraduatesTheir best ranking for highest paid major is for Bachelor’s Degree Biological Engineering students seeking high pay.

If you're interested in high pay after graduating, the Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Biological Engineering Graduates Ranking is for you.

All rankings are listed in the table below:

Ranking NameRankOut OfMore Info
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biological Engineering Graduates111View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biological/Biosystems Engineering Graduates111View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology Graduates in the Far Western US Region121View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology Graduates in California112View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Information Systems Graduates in the Far Western US Region239View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Information Systems Graduates in California219View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology Graduates5186View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General English Literature Graduates in the Far Western US Region962View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree English Graduates in the Far Western US Region962View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Information Systems Graduates19400View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates33340View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates33340View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer & Information Sciences Graduates64663View Report

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