by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UCSB ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCSB was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UCSB. This makes it the #83 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
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, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from UCSB. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UCSB area studies 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 area studies 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 98 |
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