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 film.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for film majors, UCSB came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 6 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 182 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in film from UCSB. This makes it the #72 most popular school for film master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in film in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSB is $28,608. This is higher than $25,425, which is the national median for all film bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, film students borrow a median amount of $39,939 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $37,900 for all film majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the film program at UCSB is $336 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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Of the 164 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in film from UCSB in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the UCSB film 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in film from UCSB in 2022 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 142 |
| Music | 45 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| Dance | 11 |
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