by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSB UC Santa Barbara highly for engineering, placing at #55 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 55 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 15 of 79 |
The following degree levels are offered in engineering at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 270 |
| Master’s | 59 |
| Doctoral | 63 |
This engineering field at UCSB UC Santa Barbara includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 125 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 117 |
| Computer Engineering | 81 |
| Chemical Engineering | 69 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Barbara awarded 270 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 15 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 16 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara report a median salary of $98,320 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, engineering students accumulate a median of $15,206 in student loans. This is lower than $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 84% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were Asian. Roughly 36% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 98 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 42 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 59 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 63 |
