Graduate Programs in La Jolla, California

La Jolla is home to 6 graduate programs we track across 2 institutions, led by University of California, San Diego and National University. 2 offer an online or hybrid path, and the strongest concentrations locally are Machine Learning and Deep Learning.

Programs
6
Universities
2
Degree Levels
Bachelor · Certificate · Master · Doctoral
Online / Hybrid
2 programs
Avg. Cost
~$49,599

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BachelorOn-Campus, Online

National University

National University | BS in Data Science - AI & ML Specialization

💰$62,640 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
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CertificateOnline

University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego | Certificate in Machine Learning Methods

💰$3,175 total
1 year
🎯Deep Learning
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MasterOn-Campus

University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego | MS in ECE - ML and Data Science

💰$42,946 total
1.5 years
🎯Machine Learning
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DoctoralOn-Campus

University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego | PhD in Intelligent Systems, Robotics & Control

💰$107,365 total
5 years
🎯Computer Vision
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BachelorOn-Campus

University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego | BS in Cognitive Science - Machine Learning and Neural Computation Specialization

💰$20,160 total
4 years
🎯Machine Learning
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MasterOn-Campus

University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego | MS in ECE - Intelligent Systems, Robotics, and Control

💰$61,308 total
2 years
🎯Machine Learning
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Why study in La Jolla?

La Jolla concentrates 6 graduate programs across 2 institutions, with the widest selection at University of California, San Diego (5) and National University (1). The mix includes 2 master's-level programs and 2 bachelor's programs. Locally, the most common specializations are Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Robotics & Autonomous Systems — useful if you already know the direction you want. 2 of the 6 programs (33%) can be taken online or hybrid, so you can stay in La Jolla — or study from anywhere — without giving up local employer ties. Budget-wise, listed tuition averages about $49.6K total, starting near $3.2K at the most affordable end.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many graduate programs are in La Jolla?

La Jolla, California has 6 graduate programs across 2 institutions such as University of California, San Diego and National University. 2 are at the master's level. 2 include an online or hybrid option.

What can you specialize in studying in La Jolla?

The most common concentrations among La Jolla programs are Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Robotics & Autonomous Systems. Individual program pages list the full specialization and elective options for each degree.

What do graduate programs in La Jolla cost?

Estimated total tuition for programs in La Jolla averages around $49.6K, starting near $3.2K at the low end. Actual cost depends on residency, format, and institution — check each program page for current figures.

Can I study online from La Jolla?

Yes — 2 of the 6 programs in La Jolla (33%) offer online or hybrid delivery, so you can study while keeping local employer connections.

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