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UCSB was ranked #27 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for foreign languages & linguistics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 251 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 228 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 20 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UCSB. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,053 |
| Communication & Journalism | 477 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 182 |
| English Language & Literature | 176 |
| History | 161 |
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