by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in psychology at UCSD UC San Diego. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 28 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCSD UC San Diego as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #75 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 75 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 12 of 194 |
Here is each degree level granted in psychology at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 866 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
The psychology area of study at UCSD UC San Diego breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 380 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 214 |
| Psychology, Other | 160 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 133 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-San Diego handed out 4 master’s degrees in psychology.
UCSD UC San Diego is not currently ranked for psychology at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Asian. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-San Diego awarded 17 doctoral degrees in psychology.
UCSD UC San Diego is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCSD UC San Diego. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 866 |