by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCSB UC Santa Barbara among the top schools in the country for philosophy, ranked #51 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 51 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in California | 10 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in philosophy at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara awarded 93 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is a solid choice among schools offering philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
Philosophy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara report a median salary of $48,289 a year. This is lower than $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were White. About 35% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
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 Philosophy | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 6 |
