Area Studies
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,042Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,697Median federal debt
27Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Area Studies at University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $34,028. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,625 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,190–$78,481). Median debt is $22,697, about 67% of first-year earnings.
Area Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $50,728 | $14,839 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $30,897 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $29,316 | $17,500 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $28,591 | $15,348 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $26,793 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $23,819 | $17,090 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $23,149 | $16,500 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $21,527 | $14,167 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Area Studies graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara make?
The median salary is $34,028.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,697.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.