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. At its best it places at #3 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCSB UC Santa Barbara as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #20 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 20 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 3 of 171 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,848 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 44 |
This social sciences field at UCSB UC Santa Barbara covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 729 |
| Sociology | 661 |
| Political Science and Government | 337 |
| Anthropology | 124 |
| Geography and Cartography | 76 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara handed out 1,848 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,108 a year. This is above $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $15,350 in student loans. This is below $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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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. Roughly 34% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 326 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 521 |
| White | 625 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 160 |
| Other Races | 190 |
Graduate study is also available at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 35 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 44 |
