by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UCSB UC Santa Barbara compares to other colleges that offer religious studies.
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UCSB UC Santa Barbara is a solid choice among schools offering religious studies. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 50 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Value Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Value Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Value Religious Studies Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Value Religious Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in religious studies.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, religious studies graduates take on a median debt of $15,873 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Read more about UCSB UC Santa Barbara tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 46% of religious studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were White. About 38% 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 religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of religious studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of religious studies master’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. Roughly 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 master’s in religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 56% of religious studies doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of religious studies doctoral degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were White. About 56% 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 religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religious studies majors at University of California-Santa Barbara.
This religious studies program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | 39 |
UCSB UC Santa Barbara granted 39 degrees in religion/religious studies in the latest year of data — 51% to women and 49% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).