City Rankings
Best Colleges in Santa Barbara, California
Top colleges in Santa Barbara ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $59,720
Top Colleges in Santa Barbara
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UC Santa Barbara #48 national | $74,915 |
| 2 | Westmont College #343 national | $64,778 |
| 3 | Santa Barbara City College #770 national | $47,647 |
| 4 | Antioch University-Santa Barbara | $51,541 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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