by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UCSB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials science.
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The bachelor's program at UCSB was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials science list.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in materials science from UCSB. This makes it the #19 most popular school for materials science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,482 | $1,482 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,684 | $18,684 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,456 | $5,456 |
Learn more about UCSB tuition and fees.
UCSB does not offer an online option for its materials science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCSB Online Learning page.
The materials science program at UCSB awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 88% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
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 materials science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials science majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 194 |
| Chemistry | 147 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.