Psychology at University of California-Santa Barbara
If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what University of California-Santa Barbara. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Barbara
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Barbara. Of 26,133 students, 57 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of California-Santa Barbara
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Santa Barbara’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #7 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #117 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #126 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #231 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #7 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #117 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #126 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #231 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara
Those who finish University of California-Santa Barbara’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,978 |
| 2 years | $30,899 |
| 3 years | $42,698 |
| 4 years | $53,297 |
| 5 years | $66,321 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $53,297, compared with $66,666 for all University of California-Santa Barbara graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara stands at $15,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at University of California-Santa Barbara pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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.