by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UC Irvine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international studies majors, UC Irvine came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 5 |
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,388 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,819 for all international studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, international studies students borrow a median amount of $35,814 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,634 for all international studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international studies program at UC Irvine is $211 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
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Of the 149 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Studies from UC Irvine in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UC Irvine does not offer an online option for its international studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Irvine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 106 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 67 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 43 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 43 |
| Cognitive Science | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
