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. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSB UC Santa Barbara as a strong choice for religious studies, placing at #13 out of 68 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Studies Schools | 13 of 68 |
| Best Religious Studies Schools in California | 2 of 5 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in religious studies at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in religious studies.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is among the very best schools in the country for religious studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, religious studies graduates take on a median debt of $15,873 in student loans. This is higher 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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Among recent graduates, 46% of religious studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of religious studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were White. About 38% 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 religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UCSB UC Santa Barbara granted 24 bachelor’s degrees in religion/religious studies recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
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 Religious Studies | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Religious Studies | 9 |