by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at Santa Barbara City College, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.
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The student-to-faculty ratio at Santa Barbara City College is 35 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. 33% of the instructors at Santa Barbara City College are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Students at Santa Barbara City College can choose from 62 majors with reported graduates spanning 29 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Santa Barbara City College are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Santa Barbara City College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,816 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 340 |
| Communication, General | 216 |
| Economics | 215 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 161 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at Santa Barbara City College, a few more questions are worth asking:
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