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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of California - Santa Barbara

233 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
13 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UCSB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in foreign languages & linguistics.

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available at UCSB

UCSB Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

UCSB is in the top 10% of the country for foreign languages & linguistics. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 217 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 9
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 11
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools 12
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Degree Schools 14

Popularity of Foreign Languages & Linguistics at UCSB

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 251 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UCSB. This makes it the #134 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from UCSB Cost?

$14,965 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$19,573 Average Student Debt

UCSB Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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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UCSB Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 233 foreign languages & linguistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCSB. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.

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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 foreign languages & linguistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 28
Black or African American 10
Hispanic or Latino 88
White 63
Non-Resident Aliens 17
Other Races 27

Does UCSB Offer an Online BA in Foreign Languages & Linguistics?

UCSB does not offer an online option for its foreign languages & linguistics 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.

UCSB Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program Diversity

The foreign languages & linguistics program at UCSB awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.

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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 foreign languages & linguistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 1

UCSB Foreign Languages & Linguistics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors

Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 134
Romance Languages 68
East Asian Languages 22
Classical Languages & Literature 18
Germanic Languages 8
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,894
Communication & Journalism 601
English Language & Literature 177
History 164
Philosophy & Religious Studies 156

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