Here is an overview of this program at USC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC highly for international relations & security, placing at #15 out of 154 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 15 of 154 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools in California | 2 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in international relations & security at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 139 |
| Master’s | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 139 bachelor’s degrees in international relations & security.
USC is in the top 10% of the country for international relations & security at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
International Relations & Security students who finish a bachelor’s at USC earn a median of $73,645 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USC, international relations & security students borrow a median amount of $13,765 in student loans. This is below $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of international relations & security bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of international relations & security bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in international relations & security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 9 |
USC conferred 139 bachelor’s degrees in international relations and affairs in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (37%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in International Relations & Security | 3 |