by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCSD UC San Diego. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 74 schools (Bachelor’s 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 #79 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 79 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 13 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 866 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 74 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 14 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 16 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego report a median salary of $48,938 a year. This is below $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, psychology students accumulate a median of $16,206 in student loans. This is lower than $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
Learn more about UCSD UC San Diego tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 30% 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 bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 234 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 261 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 90 |
| Other Races | 73 |
Graduate study is also available at UCSD UC San Diego. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 17 |
