The most popular undergraduate major at University of California Irvine is Biology/Biological Sciences followed by Business/Managerial Economics and Social Psychology. A list of all 68 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for University of California Irvine graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 56 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 7 |
| Information Science/Studies | 42 |
| Computer Science | 69 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 37 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 86 |
| Chemical Engineering | 26 |
| Civil Engineering | 104 |
| Computer Engineering | 56 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 62 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 5 |
| Materials Engineering | 41 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 118 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Comparative Literature | 12 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 20 |
| French Language and Literature | 9 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 45 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 194 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 954 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 17 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology | 7 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | 9 |
| Genetics | 5 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 9 |
| Neuroscience | 40 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 72 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| International/Global Studies | 334 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 136 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 37 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 6 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 148 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 41 |
| Physics | 25 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 316 |
| Social Psychology | 419 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 32 |
| Anthropology | 98 |
| Criminology | 301 |
| Economics | 345 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 30 |
| Political Science and Government | 417 |
| Sociology | 329 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 25 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| East Asian Studies | 9 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 9 |
| Chinese Studies | 4 |
| German Studies | 3 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 35 |
| Asian-American Studies | 12 |
| Women's Studies | 12 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 42 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 102 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 119 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 80 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 42 |
| Music | 9 |
| Music Performance | 37 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 17 |
| Public Health, Other | 247 |
| Nursing Science | 48 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 8 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 551 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 106 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Journalism | 73 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110653 IPEDS survey data for University of California Irvine.