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International Relations in California

International Relations Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 955 students earned their International Relations degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, International Relations is the 95th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of International Relations Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 248
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.4%
  • White: 31.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for International Relations Grads in California

There are 67,320 people in the state and 484,390 people in the nation working in international relations jobs.

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Wages for International Relations Jobs in California

A typical salary for a international relations grad in the state is $112,360, compared to a typical salary of $115,300 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer international relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 88% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
686 Total Students

1 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of the teachers are full time.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending SFSU will pay a net price of $12,912. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,725. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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International Relations Careers in CA

Some of the careers international relations majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Managers 11% $129,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other International Relations 163
International Security 133

View all majors related to International Relations

View Nationwide International Relations Report

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