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23,113
students enrolled
7,539
degrees and certificates a year
83%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$16,109
average net price a year
Tuition $11,834 in state, $42,611 out of state
$56,852
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$74,915
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 24% | 1,824 |
| Biological sciences | 10% | 760 |
| Psychology | 9% | 685 |
| Mathematics & statistics | 9% | 643 |
| Communication & journalism | 8% | 586 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 28 |
The job market around University of California-Santa Barbara
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Santa Barbara County, where the college is.
319
open professional jobs
31
entry level
12%
ask for AI skills
38 jobs
4.5%
unemployment in Santa Barbara County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$95,977
median household income
Santa Barbara County
40%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to research (7 open), programs (10 open), human resources (8 open).
Hiring most: RTX (39), AppFolio (20), Appfolio (12), Arthrex (9), Heico (7), Hilton (7), Sutter Health (7), Teledyne (7).
What they hire for: Engineering (105), Operations (41), Sales (26), Data & Analytics (18), Finance (15), Clinical (13). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board.
- America`s Job Center of California Workforce Resource CenterSanta Maria · 805-614-1550 · Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- American Job Center of California- Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · 805-568-1296 · Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is University of California-Santa Barbara?
- University of California-Santa Barbara enrolls about 23,113 students and is a public 4-year institution in Santa Barbara, California. It awards about 7,539 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of California-Santa Barbara?
- 83% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of California-Santa Barbara graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $56,852 six years after entry and $74,915 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of California-Santa Barbara offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. University of California-Santa Barbara awarded degrees or certificates in data science (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near University of California-Santa Barbara?
- 319 open professional jobs are listed in Santa Barbara County, 31 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.
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