by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UCSB UC Santa Barbara compares to other colleges that offer engineering.
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UCSB UC Santa Barbara is a solid choice among schools offering engineering. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara awarded 270 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara report a median salary of $98,320 a year. This is higher than $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, engineering students accumulate a median of $15,206 in student loans. This is lower than $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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In the most recent graduating class, 84% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were Asian. Roughly 36% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 98 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were White. Roughly 37% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 70% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are Non-Resident Alien. About 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the engineering majors at University of California-Santa Barbara.
This engineering program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 125 |
| Electrical Engineering | 117 |
| Computer Engineering | 81 |
| Chemical Engineering | 69 |