by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCSB ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCSB was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UCSB. This makes it the #83 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,866 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,421 for all area studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, area studies students borrow a median amount of $22,697 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,500 for all area studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from UCSB. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from UCSB in 2021 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 area studies.
| 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 114 |
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