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International Relations & National Security at Occidental College

31 Bachelor's Degrees
#36 Overall Quality
$38,329 Bachelor's Salary
International Relations & National Security is one of the majors in the social sciences program at Occidental College.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oxy ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.

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International Relations & National Security Degrees Available at Oxy

Oxy International Relations Rankings

Oxy was ranked #36 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for international relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools 32
Best International Relations & National Security Schools 36
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 51
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $48-$75k) 58
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 58
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 65
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $75-$110k) 71
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree International Relations & National Security Graduates 71
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 75
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $30-$48k) 79
Highest Paid International Relations & National Security Graduates 85
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income $0-$30k) 92
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security 169
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 171
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 180
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 189
Best International Relations & National Security Colleges for Veterans 203
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (Income Over $110k) 208
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security 213
Best Value Colleges for International Relations & National Security (With Aid) 217

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Occidental College handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do International Relations Graduates from Oxy Make?

$38,329 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of International Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of international relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oxy is $38,329. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,647 for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do International Relations Graduates from Oxy Have?

$19,275 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of International Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Oxy, international relations students borrow a median amount of $19,275 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,827.

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International Relations Student Diversity at Oxy

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Occidental College.

Oxy International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Program

The international relations program at Oxy awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor's in international relations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Majors Similar to International Relations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 51
Political Science & Government 35
Sociology 26

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