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 SBCC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The economics major at SBCC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 economics 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 144 economics students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from SBCC, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Barbara City College with a associate's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 76 |
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |