University of California-San Francisco Graduate Programs

University of California-San Francisco is a Public, 4-years school located in San Francisco, CA. UCSF offers total 61 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $29,294 ($14,192 California residents)
  • Graduate Students: 3,140
  • Graduate Programs: 61

UCSF Graduate Programs Overview

University of California-San Francisco (referred to as UCSF) is a Public, 4-years school located in San Francisco, CA. UCSF offers total 61 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at University of California-San Francisco is $14,192 for California residents and $29,294 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. Total 3,140 students have enrolled in graduate programs.
UCSF 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesCalifornia residents: $14,192
Out-of-State: $29,294
Costs per Credit$0
Graduate Students3,140
Graduate Programs61 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits University of California-San Francisco

University of California-San Francisco is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (2/28/1976 - Current).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

University of California-San Francisco graduate schools offers 61 major programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 977 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at UCSF. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at UCSF with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)1 program 0
Engineering [+] 1 program 22
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1 program 22
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 7 programs 9
Biomedical Sciences1 program 1
Biophysics1 program 1
Molecular Biochemistry1 program 1
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology1 program 1
Molecular Pharmacology1 program 3
Epidemiology1 program 0
Neuroscience1 program 2
Human Services [+] 1 program 0
Health Policy Analysis1 program 0
Social Sciences [+] 2 programs 0
Medical Anthropology1 program 0
Sociology1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 programs 255
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology1 program 12
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 0
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1 program 21
Medical Scientist1 program 34
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry1 program 1
Health/Medical Physics1 program 14
International Public Health/International Health1 program 32
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 141
History [+] 1 programs 0
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology1 program 0
Total21 programs286
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 7
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)1 program 7
Engineering [+] 1 program 12
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1 program 12
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 10 programs 82
Biomedical Sciences1 program 23
Biophysics1 program 12
Molecular Biochemistry1 program 17
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology1 program 6
Developmental Biology and Embryology1 program 0
Immunology1 program 0
Genetics1 program 3
Molecular Pharmacology1 program 7
Epidemiology1 program 5
Neuroscience1 program 9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 0
Social Sciences [+] 2 programs 6
Medical Anthropology1 program 3
Sociology1 program 3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7 programs 50
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology1 program 4
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry1 program 13
International Public Health/International Health1 program 1
Physical Therapy/Therapist1 program 0
Rehabilitation Science1 program 1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 12
Nursing Practice1 program 19
History [+] 1 programs 1
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology1 program 1
Total23 programs158
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs 429
Dentistry1 program 111
Medicine1 program 149
Pharmacy1 program 120
Physical Therapy/Therapist1 program 49
Total4 programs429
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 37
Pre-Dentistry Studies1 program 4
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies1 program 16
Pre-Pharmacy Studies1 program 5
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)1 program 0
Medical Scientist1 program 12
Total5 programs37
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Biomedical Sciences1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 6 programs 67
Dentistry1 program 16
Pre-Dentistry Studies1 program 0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies1 program 0
Pre-Pharmacy Studies1 program 0
Medical Scientist1 program 0
Nursing Practice1 program 51
Total8 programs67

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of UCSF graduate programs is $14,192 for California residents and $29,294 for other students.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at UCSF
California residentsOut of State
Tuition$11,700$26,802
Fees$1,590$1,590
Costs per Credit Hour$0$0

Graduate Student Population

At UCSF graduate schools, there are total 3,140 graduate students. Among them, 21 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,119 men and 2,021 women students at UCSF graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at UCSF.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at University of California-San Francisco
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,1401,1192,021
American Indian/Native American431
Asian1,053357696
Black/African American24489155
Hispanic543219324
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander624
White858292566
Two More18160121
Un-Known903654
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at UCSF
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students3,140211,1361,983

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