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International Relations & Security at University of San Diego

If you plan to study International Relations & Security, consider the program at University of San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 international relations & security graduations were recorded at University of San Diego.

Online & Distance Learning at University of San Diego

Online coursework is an option at University of San Diego. Of 9,714 students, 1,470 (15%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at University of San Diego

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#7 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#8 of 18
Best Value	California	#9 of 13
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#12 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#57 of 158
Best Value	Nationwide	#119 of 155

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

Those who finish University of San Diego’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	$23,959
2 years	$46,506
4 years	$56,779
5 years	$68,437

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, International Relations & Security graduates from University of San Diego take home a median $56,779, compared with $80,450 for all University of San Diego graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for International Relations & Security graduates from University of San Diego is $24,100.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of International Relations & Security graduates at University of San Diego, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Relations & Security graduates at University of San Diego are 76% women (37) and 24% men (12).

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

Of the 23 bachelor’s international relations & security degrees awarded at University of San Diego, 74% were women (17) and 26% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	6
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 39% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at University of San Diego, higher than the national average of 38%.*

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

Of the 26 master’s international relations & security graduates at University of San Diego, 77% were women (20) and 23% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	8
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at University of San Diego, 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 University of San Diego

The International Relations & Security program at University of San Diego breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	49

Highest-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Graduates of the International Relations & Security program at University of San Diego work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.