by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCSB ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology 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 #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 11 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 672 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 717 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UCSB. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSB is $34,372. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, sociology students borrow a median amount of $28,144 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at UCSB is $240 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 78 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 301 |
| White | 180 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 60 |
UCSB does not offer an online option for its sociology 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.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from UCSB in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
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 sociology.
| 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 sociology majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 679 |
| Political Science & Government | 268 |
| Anthropology | 149 |
| Geography & Cartography | 114 |
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