Santa Barbara City College

2025 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $10,432 at Santa Barbara City College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,125. The total cost of attendance is $33,571 when a student lives off-campus.

2025 Average Costs of Attendance
Tuition & Fees	$10,432
Books & Supplies	$1,125
Room & Board	$17,253
Other Living Expenses	$4,761
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)	$33,571

¹Santa Barbara City College does not offer on-campus housing facilities and the COA is computed based on off-campus living.²The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	5	3	NOT OFFERED
Overall Programs	1	41	71	2

Santa Barbara City College offers 115 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, 2-Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. Of that, 8 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

We note again Santa Barbara City College mainly offers associate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Santa Barbara City College

Agriculture

What is Architecture program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Architecture

What is Communication and Journalism program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Architectural Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

What is Communications Technologies program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Journalism	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

What is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	4	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

What is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	1	1	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Computer Graphics	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	2	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

What is Engineering Technology program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	NOT OFFERED	0	68	0
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	NOT OFFERED	1	2	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Telecommunications Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	3	NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

What is Work and Family Studies program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Spanish Language and Literature	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

What is Legal Studies program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	27	17	2
Apparel and Textile Manufacture	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

What is English Language and Literature program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

English Language and Literature

What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
English Language and Literature	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Creative Writing	NOT OFFERED	2	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

What is Mathematics and Statistics program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	79	1,103	NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Mathematics and Statistics

What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Mathematics	0	1	0	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Biological and Physical Sciences	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

What is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Philosophy and Religious Studies

What is Physical Sciences program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Philosophy	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Physical Sciences

What is Psychology program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Physics	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Psychology

What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Psychology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

What is Human Services program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	2	1	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

What is Social Sciences program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

What is Construction Trades program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Geography	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Political Science and Government	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Sociology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

What is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Carpentry/Carpenter	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	4	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

What is Precision Production Trades program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1	2	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

What is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Ground Transportation (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Diver, Professional and Instructor	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	13	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Fashion/Apparel Design	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED
Interior Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	3	NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design	NOT OFFERED	0	6	NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts	NOT OFFERED	11	0	NOT OFFERED
Film/Cinema/Video Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video Production	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Art/Art Studies	NOT OFFERED	4	0	NOT OFFERED
Drawing	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

What is Business program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	9	10	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	NOT OFFERED	38	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	NOT OFFERED	1	3	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	28	NOT OFFERED

Business

What is History program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	1	0	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	10	1	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	0	2	NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Labor and Industrial Relations	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Real Estate	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations	NOT OFFERED	5	0	NOT OFFERED

History

What is History program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	1	0	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	10	1	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	0	2	NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Labor and Industrial Relations	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Real Estate	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations	NOT OFFERED	5	0	NOT OFFERED
History	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED

On-Campus Student Services

Santa Barbara City College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided