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 #13 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSB UC Santa Barbara highly for geological & earth sciences, placing at #47 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 47 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 13 of 17 |
The following degree levels are granted in geological & earth sciences at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Barbara handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is in the top 10% of the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,800 in student loans. This is above $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
Read more about UCSB UC Santa Barbara tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. About 46% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UCSB UC Santa Barbara awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 51% to women and 49% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
UCSB UC Santa Barbara awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in hydrology and water resources science in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (60%).
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 Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |