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Religious Studies at University of California-Santa Barbara

What traits are you looking for in a school for Religious Studies, take a look at what University of California-Santa Barbara. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Santa Barbara sits in Santa Barbara, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 religious studies graduations were recorded at University of California-Santa Barbara.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Barbara

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Barbara. Among 26,133 students, 57 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Religious Studies Rankings at University of California-Santa Barbara

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Santa Barbara’s Religious Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#1 of 5
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#4 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#15 of 41

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#1 of 5
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#4 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#15 of 41

Earnings for Religious Studies Graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara

Graduates of University of California-Santa Barbara’s Religious Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,438

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Religious Studies graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara stands at $15,873.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Religious Studies graduates at University of California-Santa Barbara, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Religious Studies graduates at University of California-Santa Barbara are 51% women (20) and 49% men (19).

Religious Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Barbara

Of the 24 bachelor’s religious studies degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Barbara, 54% were women (13) and 46% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara, above the national average of 11%.*

Religious Studies Master’s Program at University of California-Santa Barbara

Among the 6 master’s religious studies degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Barbara, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	2

Religious Studies Doctoral Program at University of California-Santa Barbara

Of the 9 doctoral religious studies graduates at University of California-Santa Barbara, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
International (Nonresident)	4

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Religious Studies Concentrations at University of California-Santa Barbara

This Religious Studies program at University of California-Santa Barbara offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Religious Studies	39

Highest-Paying Careers for Religious Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Religious Studies program at University of California-Santa Barbara pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Religious Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.