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2025 Best International Studies Master's Degree Schools in California

1 College in California
58 Master's Degrees
$45,003 Avg Early-Career Salary
International Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #125 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

There was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best International Studies Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best International Studies Master's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study International Studies in California

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in international studies.

Top California Schools for a Master's in International Studies

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University of Southern California is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in international studies. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.

Those international studies students who get their master's degree from University of Southern California make $13,868 more than the typical international studies student.

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Best International Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 183 15
Oregon 158 15

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International Studies is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

International Studies Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
International/Globalization Studies 58

Related Major Annual Graduates
Dispute Resolution 183
Sustainability Science 162
Gerontology 139
Human Computer Interaction 136
Data Science 119
Nutrition Science 118
Data Analytics 107
Biological & Physical Science 88
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 74
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 73

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