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International Relations & Security at San Diego State University

If you plan to study International Relations & Security, consider the program at San Diego State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

San Diego State University is in San Diego, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 international relations & security degrees were granted at San Diego State University.

Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University

Distance learning is available at San Diego State University. Of 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) studied exclusively online and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at San Diego State University

These rankings give you a sense of how San Diego State University’s International Relations & Security program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#8 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 18
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#38 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#68 of 158

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from San Diego State University

Students who complete San Diego State University’s International Relations & Security program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,674
2 years	$39,934
3 years	$43,607
4 years	$49,220
5 years	$67,020

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, International Relations & Security graduates from San Diego State University report median earnings of $49,220, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for International Relations & Security graduates from San Diego State University stands at $17,134.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for International Relations & Security graduates at San Diego State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, International Relations & Security graduates at San Diego State University are 36% women (28) and 64% men (49).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at San Diego State University

Of the 34 bachelor’s international relations & security graduates at San Diego State University, 44% were women (15) and 56% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 44% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at San Diego State University

Of the 43 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 30% were women (13) and 70% were men (30).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	23
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 67% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Relations & Security Concentrations at San Diego State University

The International Relations & Security program at San Diego State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Security	43
Other International Relations	34

Top-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Graduates of the International Relations & Security program at San Diego State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for International Relations & Security graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Political Scientists	$71,521
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,472

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.