by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSB UC Santa Barbara as a strong choice for area studies, coming in at #65 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 65 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in California | 12 of 13 |
The following degree levels are available for area studies at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is a solid choice among schools offering area studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 12 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
Area Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,467 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, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $22,697 in student loans. This is higher than $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were Hispanic or Latino. About 31% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCSB UC Santa Barbara awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (67%).
UCSB UC Santa Barbara granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in italian studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
UCSB UC Santa Barbara awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in near and middle eastern studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UCSB UC Santa Barbara awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in russian studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered 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 Area Studies | 1 |
