by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCSB ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geography majors, UCSB came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geography from UCSB. This makes it the #70 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,398 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
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.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UCSB does not offer an online option for its geography 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.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from UCSB in 2021-2022, 80% were men and 20% were 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 684 |
| Economics | 679 |
| Political Science & Government | 268 |
| Anthropology | 149 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.