Below are the key facts about graduate study in mechanical engineering at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 9 schools (Doctoral 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 mechanical engineering, coming in at #42 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 42 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in California | 14 of 29 |
Here is each degree level offered in mechanical engineering at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara conferred 20 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were White. Approximately 65% 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 master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara handed out 18 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 67% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 87 |