by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 46 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSB UC Santa Barbara highly for computer science, coming in at #34 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 34 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in California | 8 of 105 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer science at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 174 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Barbara conferred 174 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara ranks competitively among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara report a median salary of $118,830 a year. This is higher than $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, computer science students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is lower than $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
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Among recent graduates, 80% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are Asian. Approximately 48% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 27 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 50 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 21 |
