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International Relations & Security at University of South Carolina-Columbia

If you are interested in studying International Relations & Security, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.

During the most recent reporting year, 35 international relations & security graduations were recorded at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s International Relations & Security program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 2
Best Value	South Carolina	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#17 of 41
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#33 of 41
Best Value	Nationwide	#92 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#95 of 158

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia

Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia’s International Relations & Security program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,596
2 years	$38,289
3 years	$35,810
4 years	$49,363
5 years	$55,763

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, International Relations & Security graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $49,363, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for International Relations & Security graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for International Relations & Security graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Relations & Security graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 51% women (18) and 49% men (17).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Of the 33 bachelor’s international relations & security graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 55% were women (18) and 45% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 33% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, below the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Among the 2 master’s international relations & security graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 South Carolina-Columbia

This International Relations & Security program at University of South Carolina-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	35

Best-Paid Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Those who complete International Relations & Security program at University of South Carolina-Columbia work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for International Relations & Security majors, 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.