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, and more. In addition, we cover how UCSD ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
In 2022, 108 students received their master’s degree in international relations from UCSD. This makes it the #9 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 8 international relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCSD, about 50% were men and 50% 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 relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UCSD international relations 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.
Graduates of the master's international relations program at UCSD make a median salary of $68,368. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all international relations graduates with a master's is $66,511.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 115 students earned a master's degree in international relations from UCSD. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 455 |
| Political Science & Government | 380 |
| Sociology | 139 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Other Social Sciences | 59 |
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