General Education at University of California-San Diego
If you plan to study General Education, consider the program at University of California-San Diego. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-San Diego is located in La Jolla, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 129 general education degrees were granted at University of California-San Diego.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-San Diego
Online coursework is an option at University of California-San Diego. Among 44,256 students, 236 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at University of California-San Diego
Rankings can help you compare University of California-San Diego’s General Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 77 |
| Best Value | California | #15 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 406 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 397 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 77 |
| Best Value | California | #15 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 406 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 397 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 77 |
| Best Value | California | #15 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 406 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 397 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Education graduates at University of California-San Diego, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Education graduates at University of California-San Diego are 82% women (106) and 18% men (23).
General Education Bachelor’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 56 bachelor’s general education degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 80% were women (45) and 20% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 43%.*
General Education Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 54 master’s general education degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 87% were women (47) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 67% of General Education master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 36%.*
General Education Doctoral Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 19 doctoral general education degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 68% of General Education doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates
Those who complete General Education program at University of California-San Diego pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.