# University of California-Santa Barbara: Religious Studies (bachelor's)

Santa Barbara, CA. IPEDS 110705, CIP 38.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-california-santa-barbara/majors/religious-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $19,911
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,377 (U.S. median for this major: $47,121 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,873 (U.S. median $24,810)
- Rank in CA: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Religious Studies at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Davis | $59,448 | not reported | $14,741 | 86% |
| California State University-Northridge | $51,235 | $13,483 | $7,021 | 57% |
| California Baptist University | $47,121 | $24,474 | $26,285 | 62% |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $43,377 | $15,873 | $16,109 | 83% |
| Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary | $38,872 | not reported | $14,959 | 12% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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