Where does UCLA rank among schools in California by U.S. News & World Report?

Many factors impact the university rankings that US News & World Report released in 2024 for colleges and universities in California and across the country. The publication ranks colleges based on several significant criteria.
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UC Berkeley's excellent academic standing has them ranked in the top four.

Faculty Excellence: Attracts and retains highly respected faculty leaders in their respective fields.

Research Focus: The active involvement of faculty in research operations fosters innovation.

Robust Research Infrastructure: Receives substantial contributions from industry partnerships, private foundations, and government funding.

Exceptional Graduate Programs: Offers top-tier Ph.D. programs in many disciplines.

• Open Access Policy: Facilitates the dissemination of research findings.

• Geographical Position and Distinguished Status: Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, a prominent hub for technology and innovation.

• International Reputation: attracts exceptionally distinguished faculty members, students, and research funding.

Their programs that are ranked and published in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

#1 in Top Public Schools (tie)

#1 in Psychology Programs (tie)

#1 in Economics (tie)

#1 in Civil
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#1 in Environmental / Environmental Health
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#2 in Materials (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#3 in Mechanical
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#3 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#4 in Chemical
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#5 in Industrial / Manufacturing (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#7 in Biomedical
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate

#2 in Business Programs (tie)

#2 in Entrepreneurship

#3 in Management

#4 in Real Estate (tie)

#5 in Quantitative Analysis

#5 in Marketing

#6 in Finance

#2 in Computer Science (tie)

#1 in Data Analytics/Science

#3 in Computer Systems

#4 in Artificial Intelligence

#5 in Cybersecurity

#6 in Mobile/Web Applications

#6 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology

#3 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)

#19 in Most Innovative Schools