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. At its best it places at #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSB UC Santa Barbara among the top schools in the country for international studies, placing at #15 out of 102 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 15 of 102 |
| Best International Studies Schools in California | 6 of 16 |
The following degree levels are available for international studies at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 137 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara conferred 137 bachelor’s degrees in international studies.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is among the very best schools in the country for international studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara earn a median of $52,229 a year. This is lower than $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, international studies graduates take on a median debt of $14,792 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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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of international studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of international studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. Approximately 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UCSB UC Santa Barbara granted 137 bachelor’s completions in international/globalization studies in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
Graduate study is also available at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in International Studies | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in International Studies | 3 |
