by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCSB ranks among other schools offering degrees in international studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international studies majors, UCSB came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 3 |
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 290 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in international studies from UCSB. This makes it the #35 most popular school for international studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in international studies in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of international studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSB is $33,553. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,819 for all international studies bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international studies program at UCSB is $238 per month.
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.
The international studies program at UCSB awarded 188 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UCSB international 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of international studies master's degrees went to men and 50% went to 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, 100% 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science | 25 |
| Medieval Studies | 1 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
