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International Studies in California

International Studies Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,193 students earned their International Studies degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, International Studies is the 156th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of International Studies Majors in California

International Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In California, a international studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of international studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.6%
  • White: 22.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.7%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for International Studies Grads in California

There are 160 people in the state and 5,660 people in the nation working in international studies jobs.

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Wages for International Studies Jobs in California

A typical salary for a international studies grad in the state is $74,060, compared to a typical salary of $115,300 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer international studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 59% of the teachers are full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. 96% of students get financical aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,371. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. An average student at Chapman will pay a net price of $44,342. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UCSB. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending UCSB will pay a net price of $15,482.

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International Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers international studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to international studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 212
Gerontology 180
Sustainability Science 166
Dispute Resolution 157
Biological & Physical Science 148
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Nutrition Science 86
Human Computer Interaction 76

View all majors related to International Studies

View Nationwide International Studies Report

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