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International Studies at University of Southern California

If you plan to study International Studies, consider the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Southern California sits in Los Angeles, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 international studies degrees were granted at University of Southern California.

Online Class Availability at University of Southern California

Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

International Studies Rankings at University of Southern California

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s International Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#8 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#10 of 22
Best Value	California	#13 of 16
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#18 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 107
Best Value	Nationwide	#87 of 105

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from University of Southern California

Graduates of University of Southern California’s International Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$38,289
3 years	$45,590
4 years	$57,964
5 years	$58,010

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, International Studies graduates from University of Southern California take home a median $57,964, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for International Studies graduates at University of Southern California, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Studies graduates at University of Southern California are 62% women (15) and 38% men (9).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California

Of the 5 bachelor’s international studies degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 60% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 44%.*

International Studies Master’s Program at University of Southern California

Among the 19 master’s international studies graduates at University of Southern California, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of International Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 36%.*

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

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at University of Southern California

The International Studies program at University of Southern California includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	24

Top-Paying Careers for International Studies Graduates

Those who complete International Studies program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for International Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists	$71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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.