Public Research University
University of
California-Santa Barbara
Public Research University in Santa Barbara, CA. Six-year graduation rate 83%. Median 10-year earnings $74,915.
Verdict High-return
University of California-Santa Barbara · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$74,915
Median debt at grad
$13,993
Mobility score
3.1
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
83%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $74,915 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 83%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.19 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 83% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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How we evaluate University of California-Santa Barbara
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