| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
As of 2026, Santa Barbara City College offers 221 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 15 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 1,103 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 443 students.
A total of 2,923 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at SBCC. 1,433 students completed certificate programs and 1,490 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at SBCC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 106 | 7 | 1,490 | 592 | 898 |
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | NOT OFFERED | - | - | - |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 41 | 5 | 189 | 44 | 145 |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 73 | 3 | 1,244 | 496 | 748 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Santa Barbara City College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 1,103 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 443 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1,103 | 470 | 633 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 68 | 3 | 65 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 28 | 1 | 27 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 17 | - | 17 |
| Diver, Professional and Instructor | 13 | 13 | - |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Graphic Design | 6 | - | 6 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 3 | 3 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 443 | 174 | 269 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 357 | 169 | 188 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 355 | 125 | 230 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 242 | 102 | 140 |
| Economics | 195 | 128 | 67 |
| Business Administration and Management | 143 | 79 | 64 |
| Psychology | 100 | 24 | 76 |
| Mathematics | 86 | 59 | 27 |
| Sociology | 81 | 14 | 67 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 72 | 8 | 64 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 79 | 24 | 55 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 38 | 4 | 34 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 27 | - | 27 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Building Construction Technology | 4 | 4 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 | - | 4 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 2 | - | 2 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Ethnic Studies | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Women's Studies | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED | 242 | NOT OFFERED |
| Journalism | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Broadcast Journalism | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radio and Television | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 1ONLINE | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 4 | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 1 | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | 32 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Graphics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 1 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 27 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Industrial Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 3 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Spanish Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 2 | 26 | NOT OFFERED |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Creative Writing | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1,103 | 443 | NOT OFFERED |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | NOT OFFERED | 355ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 42 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | 86 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 357 | NOT OFFERED |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | 28 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED | 21 | NOT OFFERED |
| Geology/Earth Science | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Physics | NOT OFFERED | 42 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | 100 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 59 | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Economics | NOT OFFERED | 195 | NOT OFFERED |
| Geography | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| International Relations and Affairs | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED | 46 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | 81 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry/Carpenter | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Building Construction Technology | 4 | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other) | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation (other) | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diver, Professional and Instructor | 13 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Dance | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Interior Design | 3 | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Graphic Design | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 11 | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 1ONLINE | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 | 18 | NOT OFFERED |
| Drawing | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 9ONLINE | 72ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 38 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 64 | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 28 | 20 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 143 | NOT OFFERED |
| Office Management and Supervision | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Retail Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | 23 | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Business Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Real Estate | 1 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 5ONLINE | 9ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 143 | NOT OFFERED |
| Office Management and Supervision | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Retail Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | 23 | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Business Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Real Estate | 1 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 5ONLINE | 9ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| History | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
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