June 2026
AI Index Report
University of California, San Diego
- California
- ucsd.edu
- AIS
- 82.4
- National rank
- #45
- State rank
- #6
- Programs
- 198
Ranks 6th in California
National Vs State Performance
How does University of California, San Diego perform in AI Search at a national and state level?
National Rank Over Time
University of California, San Diego
National rank
#45
June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Ranked by AI Index
Across the U.S.
University of California, San Diego and the institutions ranked either side of it
Top Programs By State
Where AI recommends University of California, San Diego, and which of its programs come up in each state.
Most Recommended Programs By State
University of California, San Diego
Home state: California
21.1%
share of voice in California, ranked #10
Strongest states
- #1California21.1%
- #2Arizona10.4%
- #3Nevada10%
- #4Colorado10%
- #5South Dakota9.7%
- #6Hawaii9.6%
Top programs in CA
- #1Engineering19.9%
- #2Biology10.1%
- #3Computer Science9.4%
- #4Data Science6.1%
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Top AI Search Competitors
Who is University of California, San Diego competing with for the programs AI recommends it for
Rank
Competitor
Competing in
Share
- 1Biology40%
- 2Biology35%
- 3Biology33%
- 4Biology32%
- 5Data Science32%
- 6Data Science31%
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What programs is AI recommending and who is University of California, San Diego competing with?
Your top competitors in
Psychology, Doctoral
Schools competing in AI Search for the same program
- #10
University of Wisconsin–Madison26% - #11
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill22% - #12University of California, San Diego13%
- #13
Princeton University12% - #14
Rutgers University11%
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Claim this profilePrompts Visibility
The individual prompts University of California, San Diego wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.
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Claim this profileAI Citations
Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about University of California, San Diego.
Most frequently cited pages
The individual pages AI cites most in answers where University of California, San Diego is mentioned
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Claim this profileSource: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Topics Coverage
What topics does AI cover when it talks about University of California, San Diego?
Most Covered Topics on AI Search for University of California, San Diego
Academic Support
37.1%
4,969 answers
Career Outcomes
35.4%
4,745 answers
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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
