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. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in international studies.
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The bachelor's program at USC was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is an increase of 125% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in international studies from USC. This makes it the #12 most popular school for international studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at USC paid an average of $2,244 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 | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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All of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in international studies from USC in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
International Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from USC make a median salary of $58,871 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all international studies graduates with a master's is $53,017.
The international studies program at USC awarded 29 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 261 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 161 |
| Gerontology | 150 |
| Cognitive Science | 62 |
| Dispute Resolution | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
