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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCSB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in religion.
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The bachelor's program at UCSB was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for religion list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in religion from UCSB. This makes it the #89 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in religion in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Religion majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,911 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,450 for all religion students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in religion from UCSB. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
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 religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UCSB religion bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCSB Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in religion from UCSB. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
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 religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 115 |
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