Major Programs at SBCC

Santa Barbara City College offers 143 programs through Associate's and Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 143
  • Total number of online programs: 14
  • Offered degrees/programs: Associate's, Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small by Carnegie categorization. Santa Barbara City College offers 143 major programs for Associate's, Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 3,648 students have completed their study at Santa Barbara City College.
Offered Degrees at Santa Barbara City College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
One but less than two years certificate4621,055
Two but less than four years certificate203
Associate's Degree7882,590
Total143143,648

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Santa Barbara City College offers 143 programs through Associate's, Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 3,648 students have completed their studies.
  • 2,590 students have earned/completed Associate program.
  • 1,055 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 3 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 4
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1
Landscaping and Groundskeeping3
Plant Nursery Operations and Management0
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 2
Environmental Studies2
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 10
Area Studies (other)6
Ethnic Studies4
Communication and Journalism [+] 162
Speech Communication and Rhetoric146
Journalism7
Broadcast Journalism0
Radio and Television9
Communications Technologies [+] 17
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant5
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects12
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 33
Information Technology2
Computer Science25
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications3
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 9
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts8
Education [+] 5
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs5
Engineering [+] 14
Pre-Engineering14
Engineering Technology [+] 3
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 15
French Language and Literature0
Spanish Language and Literature10
American Sign Language (ASL)5
Work and Family Studies [+] 31
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies4
Child Care Provider/Assistant27
English Language and Literature [+] 17
English Language and Literature17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 763
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies434
Humanities/Humanistic Studies329
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 54
Biology/Biological Sciences53
Evolutionary Biology1
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 54
Mathematics54
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 386
Biological and Physical Sciences386
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 25
Health and Physical Education/Fitness0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science25
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 15
Philosophy15
Physical Sciences [+] 41
Astronomy0
Chemistry21
Geology/Earth Science3
Physics17
Psychology [+] 132
Psychology132
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 62
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration62
Criminal Justice/Police Science0
Social Sciences [+] 282
Anthropology24
Economics144
Geography11
International Relations and Affairs1
Political Science and Government26
Sociology76
Construction Trades [+] 2
Building Construction Technology2
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 5
Diver, Professional and Instructor5
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 53
Visual and Performing Arts6
Dance2
Interior Design6
Graphic Design7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0
Film/Cinema/Video Studies6
Cinematography and Film/Video Production8
Art/Art Studies10
Music4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 188
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician71
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer17
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling4
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse77
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training19
Business [+] 174
Business Administration and Management120
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping25
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0
Small Business Administration/Management0
Banking and Financial Support Services2
Hospitality Administration/Management1
International Business/Trade/Commerce8
Real Estate4
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations14
History [+] 29
History29
Total2,590
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 2
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations2
Communication and Journalism [+] 0
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0
Journalism0
Communications Technologies [+] 3
Recording Arts Technology/Technician0
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects3
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4
Information Technology0
Computer Science1
Computer Graphics0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications3
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 23
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist23
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts0
Engineering Technology [+] 0
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0
Spanish Language and Literature0
Work and Family Studies [+] 10
Child Care Provider/Assistant10
English Language and Literature [+] 0
English Language and Literature0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 935
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies935
Humanities/Humanistic Studies0
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0
Mathematics0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3
Biological and Physical Sciences3
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0
Philosophy0
Physical Sciences [+] 0
Physics0
Psychology [+] 0
Psychology0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 6
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration6
Criminal Justice/Police Science0
Social Sciences [+] 0
Geography0
Political Science and Government0
Sociology0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 11
Diver, Professional and Instructor11
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 16
Interior Design7
Graphic Design6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts0
Film/Cinema/Video Studies3
Art/Art Studies0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 34
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician2
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling5
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training27
Business [+] 4
Business Administration and Management0
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0
Small Business Administration/Management0
Banking and Financial Support Services3
Hospitality Administration/Management0
Real Estate1
History [+] 0
History0
Total1,055
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist0
Work and Family Studies [+] 3
Child Care Provider/Assistant3
Total3

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