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. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international relations majors, USC came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 9 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 171 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in international relations from USC. This makes it the #72 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in international relations in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,262 a year. This is higher than $37,507, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, international relations students borrow a median amount of $60,793 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,866 for all international relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at USC is $398 per month.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of international relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to 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 relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 10 |
USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 international relations majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were 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 relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 377 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Geography & Cartography | 87 |
| Urban Studies | 87 |
| Sociology | 61 |
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