by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSB UC Santa Barbara as a strong choice for electrical engineering, ranked #38 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 38 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in California | 12 of 30 |
The following degree levels are offered in electrical engineering at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara conferred 58 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $102,419 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, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $15,571 in student loans. This is above $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, 81% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are Asian. 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 bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UCSB UC Santa Barbara granted 58 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (43%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 22 |
