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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, UCSB came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 11 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 582 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 462 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from UCSB. This makes it the #264 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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 |
Learn more about UCSB tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 582 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from UCSB. About 29% were men and 71% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 94 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 |
| White | 231 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 84 |
Online degrees for the UCSB communication & journalism 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, 4 students earned a master's degree in communication & journalism from UCSB. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 592 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,894 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 254 |
| English Language & Literature | 177 |
| History | 164 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 156 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
