Notable programs
Anderson School of Management (MBA)
Ranked top 15 globally (US News, FT). Alumni include Bill Gross (PIMCO founder), Suzanne Nora Johnson (Goldman Sachs), and leaders across Disney, Netflix, and LA tech. Median starting salary USD 160,000+.
David Geffen School of Medicine
Ranked top 6 for primary care and top 18 for research (US News 2025). Integrated with UCLA Health system, one of the nation's top-ranked hospitals. Strong NIH funding pipeline.
Samueli School of Engineering
Ranked top 16 nationally (US News 2025). Strengths in computer science (top 12), electrical engineering, and bioengineering. Research partnerships with JPL, SpaceX, and major defense contractors.
School of Theater, Film & Television
Ranked top 5 nationally alongside USC and NYU. Alumni include Francis Ford Coppola, Tim Robbins, and James Franco. Direct pipeline to Hollywood studios and streaming platforms located within 15 miles of campus.
Luskin School of Public Affairs
Ranked top 15 nationally for public policy and urban planning (US News 2025). Strong focus on social justice, environmental policy, and LA community engagement. Alumni in California state government and federal agencies.
Herb Alpert School of Music
Ranked top 20 nationally with strengths in ethnomusicology (top 3 globally), jazz studies, and music industry. Named after legendary musician and A&M Records co-founder Herb Alpert who donated USD 30M+.