by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UCSB UC Santa Barbara ranks among other schools offering degrees in international studies.
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UCSB UC Santa Barbara is in the top 5% of the country for international studies. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 92 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Barbara awarded 137 bachelor’s degrees in international studies.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara earn a median of $52,229 a year. This is lower than $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, international studies graduates take on a median debt of $14,792 in student loans. This is lower than $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table 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, 31% of international studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of international studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. Approximately 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of international studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of international studies master’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. Roughly 75% 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in international studies from UCSB UC Santa Barbara were women.
The largest share of international studies doctoral degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of California-Santa Barbara.
The international studies program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 144 |
UCSB UC Santa Barbara conferred 144 completions in international/globalization studies in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (37%).