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International Studies Schools in California

59 students earned International Studies degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 35.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.8%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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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. 62% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

An average student at Concordia University, Irvine will pay a net price of $27,201. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,319 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $40,053. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,896 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Chapman. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,252. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,496 a year. 60% of students get financical aid.

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
Science, Technology & Society 2,023
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 212
Gerontology 180
Sustainability Science 166
Dispute Resolution 157
Biological & Physical Science 148
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Nutrition Science 86

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