The most popular undergraduate major at University of California San Diego is Psychology followed by Economics and Biology/Biological Sciences. A list of all 76 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for University of California San Diego graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 149 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 10 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 64 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 140 |
| Chemical Engineering | 66 |
| Structural Engineering | 105 |
| Computer Engineering | 13 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 99 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 |
| Engineering Science | 5 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 161 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 45 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 18 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 112 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 29 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 81 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 425 |
| Biochemistry | 395 |
| Biophysics | 3 |
| Molecular Biology | 55 |
| Anatomy | 385 |
| Microbiology | 28 |
| Animal Physiology | 19 |
| Bioinformatics | 11 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 40 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 143 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 58 |
| Mathematics, Other | 52 |
| Applied Mathematics | 20 |
| Statistics, Other | 10 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 55 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 6 |
| International/Global Studies | 282 |
| Cognitive Science | 121 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 31 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 13 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Chemical Physics | 1 |
| Chemistry, Other | 159 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Geochemistry | 1 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Physics, Other | 13 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 5 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 537 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 77 |
| Economics | 503 |
| Political Science and Government | 238 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 34 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 240 |
| Sociology | 157 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 77 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 21 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Latin American Studies | 6 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Chinese Studies | 17 |
| German Studies | 1 |
| Italian Studies | 1 |
| Japanese Studies | 13 |
| Area Studies, Other | 7 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 51 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 117 |
| Dance | 12 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 32 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 43 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 29 |
| Music | 32 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Management Science | 301 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 146 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Communication and Media Studies | 320 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110680 IPEDS survey data for University of California San Diego.