by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oxy ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oxy was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Occidental College handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oxy is $35,231. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oxy was $2,620 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,850 | $62,850 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,284 | $18,284 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,830 | $1,830 |
Learn more about Oxy tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in international relations from Oxy. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oxy are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Oxy does not offer an online option for its international relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oxy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Occidental College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 85 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Sociology | 9 |
View All International Relations & National Security Related Majors >
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