More from the 2024 U.S. News rankings season 

Each year, the Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing, including specialties in each area. Some of these rankings for 2024, including for Schools of Medicine, have not yet been released by U.S. News and World Report. 

The 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings in Engineering are based on two types of data: expert opinion about program excellence, and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research, and students and their post-graduate outcomes. The Best Graduate Schools rankings in Pharmacy are based on expert opinion about program quality. To read the complete U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools list, visit the outlet’s website. For a complete listing of UC San Diego rankings and accolades, visit the Campus Profile.