Cost & earnings at Antioch University What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn
Management Sciences graduates earn a median $52,107 Across 365 US programmes, two years after finishing
See the degree grade →A Bachelor of Arts in Management at Antioch University Santa Barbara focuses on leadership development, socially conscious decision-making, and practical business functions such as marketing, HR, finance and project management. It suits students who want applied learning, small-class attention, and pathways to supervisory or managerial roles across nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
Graduates complete 45 quarter credits in the major (equivalent to 30 semester credits). Major courses and topics listed by AUSB include:
Students must also complete six BA required core courses at AUSB: Educational Foundations; Academic Writing; one Environmental Studies choice; one Ethics & Leadership choice; one Cultural (global) choice; and the Capstone. In total, students need 180–200 quarter credits to graduate, with a minimum of 120 quarter credits in general studies across disciplines.
Applicants must have completed at least 24 semester credits (36 quarter credits) to be eligible for undergraduate admission. Antioch accepts unofficial transcripts to begin the review; official transcripts are required later. If applying with fewer than 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits) of transferable credit, applicants must submit a high school transcript or GED proof. Admission requires an essay following the specified formatting and prompts. AUSB accepts transfer credit—up to 135 quarter (90 semester) credits total—and students must complete at least 30 semester (45 quarter) credits at Antioch to earn the degree.
Antioch positions the BA in Management as preparation for supervisory and managerial roles across sectors. Typical roles cited include:
The program text highlights transfer-credit and prior-learning pathways—students can transfer up to 135 quarter credits and earn up to 45 quarter credits through prior learning—which can reduce time and tuition cost exposure. Specific scholarships, tuition rates, and financial-aid details are not provided on the program page; applicants should contact AUSB admissions or financial aid for current funding options and eligibility.
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