by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SBCC ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The communications major at SBCC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SBCC paid an average of $397 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,528 |
| Fees | $130 | $658 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
Learn more about SBCC tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the SBCC communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SBCC Online Learning page.
Of the 146 communications students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from SBCC, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Barbara City College with a associate's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
| Journalism | 7 |