by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSB UC Santa Barbara among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #11 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 11 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 3 of 145 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 649 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
The communication & journalism area of study at UCSB UC Santa Barbara includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 649 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara handed out 649 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is in the top 5% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,114 a year. This is below $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $13,018 in student loans. This is below $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| White | 279 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 86 |
Graduate study is also available at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 11 |
