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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in international relations from UofSC. This makes it the #91 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $33,612. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
Learn more about UofSC tuition and fees.
Of the 40 international relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UofSC, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in international relations from UofSC in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 205 |
| Economics | 100 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| Sociology | 26 |
View All International Relations & National Security Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.