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. Also, learn how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Diego handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in international relations from USD. This makes it the #68 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,948 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at USD is $730 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $55,690 | $55,690 |
| Fees | $754 | $754 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,084 | $18,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in international relations from USD in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in International Relations & National Security from USD in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 66 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.