2021 Ranking Awards for University of California - San Diego
We update our rankings throughout the year as new data becomes available.
The current ranking cycle is 2021 and encompasses all rankings published between September 1st, 2020
and August 31st, 2021.
This page indicates the top award category achieved for this year.
Learn more about our methodologies that drive these rankings.
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Count by Award Level
| Top 1%: | 21 |
| Top 5%: | 55 |
| Top 10%: | 46 |
| Top 15%: | 40 |
| Total: | 162 |
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| College Overall | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Overall Best | |
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| Overall Best (Far Western US) | |
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| Overall Best (California) |
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| Best for the Money (California) | |
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| Best for the Money With Aid (California) | | |
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| Best for the Money Without Aid (California) | | |
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| Overall Diversity | | |
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| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Most Popular | |
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| Ethnic Studies |
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| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Highest Paid Graduates | |
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| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology |
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| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics |
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| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences |
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| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology |
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| General Biology |
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| Neurobiology & Neurosciences |
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| Business, Management & Marketing | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods |
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| Communication & Journalism | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Communication & Media Studies |
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| Computer & Information Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Computer Science |
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| Engineering | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Biomedical Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical Engineering |
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| Engineering (Other) |
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| Environmental Engineering |
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| English Language & Literature | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| English Literature (Other) |
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| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Human Development & Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Linguistics & Comparative Literature |
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| Health Professions | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Public Health |
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| History | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| History |
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| Mathematics & Statistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Cognitive Science |
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| International Studies |
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| Mathematics & Computer Science |
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| Natural Resources & Conservation | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Natural Resources Conservation |
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| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology |
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| General Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science & Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies |
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| Visual & Performing Arts | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Drama & Theater Arts |
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| Fine & Studio Arts |
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| International Quality | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Australia |
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| Brazil | | |
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| Canada | | |
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| China | | |
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| Egypt |
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| France | |
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| Germany | |
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| Hong Kong | | |
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| India | | |
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| Indonesia | | |
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| Iran | | |
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| Italy |
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| Japan | | |
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| Malaysia | | |
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| Mexico | |
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| Pakistan |
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| Russia | | |
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| Saudi Arabia | |
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| Singapore |
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| South Korea | | |
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| Spain | |
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| Sweden |
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| Taiwan | | |
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| Thailand | |
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| Turkey | |
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| United Kingdom | | |
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| Venezuela |
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| Vietnam | | |
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| Men's Sports | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Baseball (D2) | | | |
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| Basketball (D2) | | | |
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| Soccer (D2) | | |
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| Swimming (D2) |
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| Tennis (D2) | |
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| Women's Sports | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Basketball (D2) | | |
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| Indoor Track and Field (D2) |
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| Soccer (D2) | | |
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| Softball (D2) | |
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| Tennis (D2) | |
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| Volleyball (D2) |
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| College Overall | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best For Non-Traditional Students |
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| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | | | |
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| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology |
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| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology |
| Best for Non-Traditional Students |
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| General Biology |
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| Mathematics & Statistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | | |
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| International Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Social Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Top Ranked Veterans | | |
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| General Biology |
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| Mathematics & Statistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
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| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Chemistry |
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