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University of California, Santa Barbara
Overview
University of California, Santa Barbara / Department of Earth Science is located in Santa Barbara, CA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 8 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 30 units |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 30 units, qualifying exam, defense |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
109
Applied
17
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
90
Application Fee - Domestic
110
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 3 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits |
Student Body
41
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.32% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 73% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.44% |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 4.88% |
Gender
Male (53%)
Female (46%)
Faculty
27
Total faculty
Full-time - 19
Part-time - 8
Male (23)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Geology, geomaterials and earth's structure; geomorphology, tectonics; geophysics, seismology; paleoclimatology, paleoceanography and geochemistry; paleobiology, evolution and paleontology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
1006 Webb Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9620
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9620
United States