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University of California, Santa Barbara
Department of Geography
Santa Barbara , CA
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University of California, Santa Barbara
Overview
University of California, Santa Barbara / Department of Geography 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) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | Geography | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Transportation | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Cognitive science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Global studies | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geography | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Quantitative methods in the social sciences | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Technology and society |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 12 |
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 (minimum combined verbal and quantitative scores above 1100 in old scoring system or 301 in new scoring system) Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (minimum combined verbal and quantitative scores above 1100 in old scoring system or 301 in new scoring system) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 1 quarter of teaching assistantship |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
113
Applied
15
Accepted
8
Enrolled
Applying
90
Application Fee - Domestic
110
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | December 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (minimum combined verbal and quantitative scores above 1100 in old scoring system or 301 in new scoring system) | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE (minimum combined verbal and quantitative scores above 1100 in old scoring system or 301 in new scoring system) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
68
Total Graduate Students
35%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.88% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.47% |
| White or Caucasian | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.47% |
| Asian | 4.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2.94% |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 10.29% |
Gender
Male (51%)
Female (48%)
Faculty
34
Total faculty
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 12
Male (29)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Earth system science; human environment relations; modeling, measurement, and computation |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,201,259 |
Location & Contact
Address
1832 Ellison Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4060
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4060
United States
Contact
Dr. Daniel R. Montello
Professor/Chair
Email: montello@geog.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-8536
Fax: 805-893-2578
Professor/Chair
Email: montello@geog.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-8536
Fax: 805-893-2578
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