University of California-Santa Barbara: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of California-Santa Barbara at a glance

• 23,113

  students enrolled

• 7,539

  degrees and certificates a year

• 83%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,109

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,834 in state, $42,611 out of state

• $56,852

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $74,915

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of California-Santa Barbara

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Santa Barbara County, where the college is.

• 332

  open professional jobs

• 31

  entry level

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  23 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in Santa Barbara County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $95,977

  median household income

  Santa Barbara County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to research (2 open), programs (11 open), human resources (4 open).

Hiring most: RTX (35), AppFolio (18), Raytheon (17), Deckers Outdoor (14), Excel Personnel Services (7), Heico (6), Hilton Worldwide Holdings (6), Avantor (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (122), Operations (46), Sales (27), Finance (20), Clinical (15), Data & Analytics (11). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center of California Workforce Resource CenterSanta Maria · 805-614-1550 · Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• American Job Center of California- Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · 805-568-1296 · Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in California

• University of California-RiversideRiverside · 22,593 students
• Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana · 22,485 students
• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · 21,996 students
• California State University-FresnoFresno · 21,605 students
• Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica · 21,440 students
• California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · 25,042 students

All California colleges

Common questions

How big is University of California-Santa Barbara?

University of California-Santa Barbara enrolls about 23,113 students and is a public 4-year institution in Santa Barbara, California. It awards about 7,539 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of California-Santa Barbara?

83% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of California-Santa Barbara graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $56,852 six years after entry and $74,915 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of California-Santa Barbara offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of California-Santa Barbara awarded degrees or certificates in data science (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of California-Santa Barbara?

332 open professional jobs are listed in Santa Barbara County, 31 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.