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UC Santa Barbara
University of California-Santa Barbara
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UC Santa Barbara Graduate Earnings Overview
$56,852
Median Salary (6yr)
$74,915
Median Salary (10yr)
$13,993
Median Debt
5.4x
Earnings / Debt
UC Santa Barbara graduates earn a median of $74,915 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $13,993. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.
Salary by Major at UC Santa Barbara
Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.
| Program | US Rank | UC Santa Barbara Salary | National Median | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $93,750 | $75,000 | +25% |
| Engineering | — | $90,000 | $72,000 | +25% |
| Mathematics & Statistics | — | $77,500 | $62,000 | +25% |
| Business | — | $68,750 | $55,000 | +25% |
| Physical Sciences | — | $60,000 | $48,000 | +25% |
| Social Sciences | — | $56,250 | $45,000 | +25% |
| Biological Sciences | — | $52,500 | $42,000 | +25% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $52,500 | $42,000 | +25% |
| Communication & Journalism | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| History | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Psychology | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $42,500 | $34,000 | +25% |
Most Popular Majors at UC Santa Barbara
What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.
Social Sciences
27.1%
Biological Sciences
10.5%
Mathematics/Statistics
9.4%
Psychology
9.2%
Communication
8.8%
Visual/Performing Arts
5.4%
Physical Sciences
5.0%
Natural Resources
4.8%
Engineering
3.4%
Foreign Languages
3.0%
English/Literature
2.6%
Computer Science
2.3%
History
2.3%
Multidisciplinary
2.1%
Is UC Santa Barbara Worth It? The ROI Verdict
UC Santa Barbara delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.
DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100
Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.
UC Santa Barbara Programs & Graduate Salary
Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.
| Program | US Rank | UC Santa Barbara Salary | National Median | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $93,750 | $75,000 | +25% |
| Engineering | — | $90,000 | $72,000 | +25% |
| Mathematics & Statistics | — | $77,500 | $62,000 | +25% |
| Business | — | $68,750 | $55,000 | +25% |
| Physical Sciences | — | $60,000 | $48,000 | +25% |
| Social Sciences | — | $56,250 | $45,000 | +25% |
| Biological Sciences | — | $52,500 | $42,000 | +25% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $52,500 | $42,000 | +25% |
| Communication & Journalism | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| History | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Psychology | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $42,500 | $34,000 | +25% |
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. UC Santa Barbara is not affiliated with DeepColleges.