by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCSD ranks in comparison to other schools with international studies programs.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for international studies. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 91 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 9 |
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 537 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 585 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSD is $45,168. 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 UCSD, international studies students borrow a median amount of $37,423 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 UCSD is $362 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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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Of the 537 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Studies from UCSD in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 170 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 160 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Online degrees for the UCSD international studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCSD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | 768 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 269 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 45 |
| Computational Science | 6 |
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