University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Public
Popular programs at University of California-Santa Barbara
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sociology. | 672 | |
| 2 | Economics. | 656 | |
| 3 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 616 | |
| 4 | Communication and Media Studies. | 582 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 384 | |
| 6 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 318 | |
| 7 | Statistics. | 291 | |
| 8 | Political Science and Government. | 257 | |
| 9 | Applied Mathematics. | 215 | |
| 10 | International/Globalization Studies. | 188 | |
| 11 | English Language and Literature, General. | 168 | |
| 12 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 164 | |
| 13 | Computer Science. | 161 | |
| 14 | Physics. | 161 | |
| 15 | History. | 156 | |
| 16 | Anthropology. | 140 | |
| 17 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 133 | |
| 18 | Mathematics. | 132 | |
| 19 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 122 | |
| 20 | Philosophy. | 109 |
Showing top 20 of 49 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Santa Barbara?
University of California-Santa Barbara has an acceptance rate of 33% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of California-Santa Barbara?
SAT score data for University of California-Santa Barbara is not currently published.
How much does University of California-Santa Barbara cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of California-Santa Barbara is approximately $16,109 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of California-Santa Barbara?
4-year graduation rate data for University of California-Santa Barbara is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.