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Thank you for your interest in pursuing graduate studies in the College of Natural and Social Sciences at California State University, Los Angeles. We offer fifteen master's degree programs and five post-baccalaureate certificate programs from which you may choose.  No matter what course of study you pursue in our state-of-the-art facilities, you will collaborate with diverse and well-prepared peers, be mentored by outstanding faculty, and draw upon the wide-ranging resources of the major institutions and organizations within the greater Los Angeles area. Whether you seek career enhancement, scholarly or professional advancement, or simply the joy of acquiring further knowledge, we offer outstanding value for your investment.  Let us assist you in the attainment of your dreams.

Master's Degree Programs

Master's Degree Programs in the College of Natural and Social Sciences:

  • Anthropology M.A.
  • Biology M.S.
  • Chemistry M.S.
  • Environmental Science M.S.
  • Geography M.A.
  • Geological Sciences M.S.
  • History M.A.
  • Latin American Studies M.A.
  • Mathematics M.S.
  • Physics M.S.
  • Political Science M.A.
  • Public Administration M.P.A.
  • Psychology M.A.
  • Psychology M.S.
  • Sociology M.A.

Certificate Programs

Postbaccalaureate Certificate Programs:

  • Biotechnology
  • Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Science
  • Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Pre-Health Professionals

Admissions Office Webpage

  • Admissions Office Webpage

If you are interested in applying for a master’s degree, please visit the admissions website for deadlines and applications.

University Graduate Studies Webpage

  • Graduate Studies Webpage

Graduate students can find graduate forms (GS-8, GS-10, general academic petition, etc.), funding opportunities, and other graduate resources on this page.

NSS Graduate Studies Handbook

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Criteria and procedures for Faculty Advisors, Department Chairs, Department Staff, and Graduate Students.

The University of California offers more than 600 graduate degree programs across 10 campuses. Learn how to prepare for grad school and apply to the program that’s right for you.

Why UC?

UC is one of the world’s premier research universities. Our doctoral programs rank among the best anywhere and our graduate students go on to make outsized contributions to the arts, to research, to their local and to the global community.

At UC, you’ll join a diverse community of people from around the world, representing many socioeconomic, cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Together, you’ll make the world a better place.

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Diversity at UC

Diversity is at the core of UC. Many graduate preparatory opportunities are available to students from underrepresented populations.

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UCLA is a public graduate school in Los Angeles, California. It has a large graduate student body with an enrollment of 12,960 graduate students. Of the 93 graduate programs offered at University of California - Los Angeles, only 1 is offered online or through graduate distance education programs. The most popular graduate school programs at University of California - Los Angeles are Business Analytics, Law, and Teaching. 8% of its graduate students are part-time graduate students.

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Graduate Schools

Masters and Doctoral Programs

  • Business Analytics

    724 Students

  • Public Health

    209 Students

  • Advanced Legal Research

    208 Students

  • Electrical Engineering

    169 Students

  • Computer Science

    150 Students

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Graduate Students

Total Graduate Students

12,960

Part-Time Grad Students

1,074

  • White

    33.7%

  • International (Non-Citizen)

    25.5%

  • Asian

    18.4%

  • Hispanic

    11.6%

  • Multiracial

    3.8%

  • Unknown

    3.5%

  • African American

    3.2%

  • Native American

    0.3%

  • Pacific Islander

    0.2%

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Student Life

Poll

Which word or phrase best describes the students at your graduate school?

  • Driven

    41%

  • Down-to-earth

    9%

  • Friendly

    27%

  • Intellectual

    23%

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Poll

What phrase best describes your program?

  • Competitive and intense

    21%

  • Prepared me for the real world

    26%

  • Supportive/helped me grow

    32%

  • Out of touch.

    11%

  • Very relatable work and what I plan to advance to

    11%

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Professors

Poll

68%

of students agree that professors care about their students' success. 22 responses

Poll

59%

of students agree that professors are engaging and easy to understand. 22 responses

Poll

64%

of students agree that professors helped connect them to future opportunities. 22 responses

Return On Investment

Poll

How much did you spend on your graduate degree in total?

  • Less than $25,000

    27%

  • $25,000 - $50,000

    18%

  • $50,000 - $75,000

    23%

  • $75,000 - $100,000

    18%

  • More than $100,000

    14%

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How much do you make post-graduation?

  • Less than $50,000

    23%

  • $50,000 - $75,000

    14%

  • $75,000 - $100,000

    14%

  • $100,000 - $125,000

    23%

  • Did not graduate yet

    27%

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55%

of students feel the degree they are getting at this school is worth the time and money. 22 responses

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Rating 4.25 out of 5  68 reviews

The faculty and staff are wonderful and the intellectual life in the department is incredible: I feel like I have been intellectually nourished since I started this program. I have gotten wonderful funding opportunities that have allowed me to travel and am currently receiving excellent career search preparation. However, the department's logistical relationship with larger bureaucratic bodies on campus is fraught, confusing, and stressful to navigate. This is not the fault of anyone in the department, but is still something that can affect the mental health of students forced to deal with it. I believe that empathy training -- especially for the benefit of interactions with neurodivergent, chronically ill, or nontraditional students -- would behoove the department enormously.

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Even though due to the pandemic the coursework was online, the instructors made maximum effort to engage student by encouraging participation, holding office hours and being responsive to communication. Also, as my program, Master's in Bioengineering is very research focused and prepares one for a career in research that teamwork is an integral part of, working in groups was a large part of our coursework that gave us the opportunity to meaningfully interact with other students.

The University of California Los Angeles is a great University, not only because of the architecture it has, but it also offers a wide range of graduate programs with flexible customization options my which one can pursue education according to his preference and needs. And an amazing thing for the University of California Los Angeles is the location. You can here find a lot of outdoor activities and spend your quality time with your fellows, and the professors.

Does UCLA offer graduate programs?

Graduate and Professional Education. Explore UCLA's master's and doctoral degree programs offered in 130+ academic and professional fields of study. UCLA's graduate programs have a reputation for producing professionals, researchers and leaders who have a major impact on the world.

What GPA do you need to get into UCLA graduate school?

GRADE POINT AVERAGE The most competitive applicants have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 (on a 4.00 scale),and at least a 3.50 in any graduate study. The average cumulative GPA of admitted applicants is 3.60.

Can you get into UCLA grad school with a low GPA?

Get a great test score on your admissions exam, because in the sorting process your GPA and your test score tend to be used in tandem. And don't be discouraged – while a low GPA might keep you out of the top 10 schools, you can almost certainly gain admission someplace.

Is it hard to get into UCLA grad school?

Competition to get accepted into UCLA's grad programs is often tougher than competition for most similar grad programs at other schools because many California students want to take advantage of UCLA's in-state tuition, so UCLA sees more applications than average.