Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, California · Public · 9,889 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 119 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,333 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,868 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,536 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,381 |
| $110k and up | $19,544 |
| All families (average) | $11,315 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $101,616 | +$64,640 | clears the bar | $18,360 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $71,351 | +$34,375 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,345 | +$22,369 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $88,991 | +$52,015 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 34% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.