University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Public · 23,113 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$83K
In-state tuition
$17K
Out-of-state tuition
$55K
Graduation rate
84%
Acceptance rate
33%
Median debt
$10K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $45K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | — |
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $61K |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 570 |
| Undergraduate composition | 32% White · 2% Black · 27% Hispanic · 18% Asian |
| Official website | www.ucsb.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $86K | $10K |
| Computer Engineering. | $84K | $10K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $70K | $12K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $69K | $13K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $62K | $14K |
| Economics. | $59K | $12K |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $54K | — |
| Physics. | $50K | $13K |
| Applied Mathematics. | $50K | $12K |
| Statistics. | $47K | $14K |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology. | $46K | $11K |
| Mathematics. | $41K | $13K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | $8K | 68% | $11K | $69K |
| California State University-Long Beach | $8K | 70% | $12K | $70K |
| San Diego State University | $9K | 78% | $12K | $73K |
| University of California-San Diego | $17K | 86% | $11K | $96K |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $16K | 93% | $12K | $89K |
| University of California-Berkeley | $17K | 94% | $11K | $100K |
| California State University-Northridge | $8K | 57% | $12K | $64K |
| University of California-Davis | $17K | 86% | $11K | $87K |
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