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University of California, Santa Barbara
Overview
University of California, Santa Barbara / Department of Economics is located in Santa Barbara, CA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts/Doctor of Philosophy (MA/PhD) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mathematical economics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Public finance | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Economics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 9 |
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 |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
372
Applied
152
Accepted
36
Enrolled
Applying
90
Application Fee - Domestic
110
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, personal achievements/contributions statement, resume/curriculum vitae, transcripts for post-secondary institutions attended | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, personal achievements/contributions statement, resume/curriculum vitae, transcripts for post-secondary institutions attended |
| 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 | December 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
98
Total Graduate Students
41%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.1% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 7.14% |
Gender
Male (61%)
Female (38%)
Faculty
44
Total faculty
Full-time - 29
Part-time - 15
Male (35)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Labor economics, econometrics, macroeconomic theory and policy, environmental and natural resources economics, experimental and behavioral economics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
North Hall 2120
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9210
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9210
United States
Contact
Prof. Javier Birchenall
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: jabirche@econ.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-5275
Fax: 805-893-8830
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: jabirche@econ.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-5275
Fax: 805-893-8830
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