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UCSB is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 48 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 701 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 691 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UCSB. This makes it the #233 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #103 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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Of the 701 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UCSB in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 193 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 142 |
| White | 235 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 100 |
UCSB does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences 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 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UCSB in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCSB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students 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 master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics | 686 |
| Physical Sciences | 431 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 406 |
| Engineering | 394 |
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