Social Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, 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 is located in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Barbara
Distance learning is available at University of California-Santa Barbara. Among 26,133 students, 57 (0%) studied exclusively online and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of California-Santa Barbara
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Santa Barbara’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #107 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #118 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 934 |
| Best Value | California | #107 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #118 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara
Those who finish University of California-Santa Barbara’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,676 |
| 2 years | $42,575 |
| 3 years | $55,533 |
| 4 years | $67,108 |
| 5 years | $77,416 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $67,108, compared with $66,666 for all University of California-Santa Barbara graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara is $15,350.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of California-Santa Barbara work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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