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International Relations & National Security at University of Southern California

171 Bachelor's Degrees
7 Master's Degrees
12 Doctor's Degrees
The International Relations & National Security major is part of the social sciences program at University of Southern California.

Here, 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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International Relations & National Security Degrees Available at USC

USC International Relations Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for international relations majors, USC came in at #4. 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 Colleges for Veterans 1
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best International Relations & National Security Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best International Relations & National Security Doctor’s Degree Schools 2
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 3
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 3
Best International Relations & National Security Schools 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 6
Best International Relations & National Security Graduate Degree Schools 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 13
Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 16
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 20
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 21
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 22
Highest Paid Master’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 25
Highest Paid International Relations & National Security Graduates 28
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 31
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 38
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 59
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 80
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 87
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 95
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 105
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 194
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security 234

Popularity of International Relations at USC

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 171 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 194 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do International Relations Graduates from USC Make?

$48,625 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of International Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,625 a year. This is higher than $35,647, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do International Relations Graduates from USC Have?

$13,765 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of International Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, international relations students borrow a median amount of $13,765 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,827.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at USC is $398 per month.

International Relations Student Diversity at USC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at University of Southern California.

USC International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 171 students earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from USC. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 33
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 29
White 73
Non-Resident Aliens 14
Other Races 17

USC International Relations & National Security Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 international relations majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 357
Political Science & Government 150
Urban Studies 102
Geography & Cartography 63
Sociology 63

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