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. We've also included details on how UCSB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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UCSB was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ethnic studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,971 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,213 for all ethnic studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $13,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,404.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ethnic studies program at UCSB is $197 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of ethnic studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of grads 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 38 |
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