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2024 Best International Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region

26 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
1,870 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$32,392 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in international studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #100 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 26 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,870 degrees in international studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great International Studies School

Best International Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of international studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall International Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

International Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in International Studies
Master's Degrees in International Studies
Doctor's Degrees in International Studies

The international studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best International Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for International Studies in the Far Western US Region

The schools below may not offer all types of international studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in International Studies

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CA
135 International Studies Degrees Awarded

University of California - Berkeley is a great option for students interested in a degree in international studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were approximately 135 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA
21.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Southern California is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in international studies. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 international studies students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
585 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,542 Median Starting Salary

University of California - San Diego is a good decision for students interested in a degree in international studies. Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.

There were about 585 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the international studies major at University of California - San Diego earn $9,150 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
293 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$35,213 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of California - Santa Barbara if you wish to pursue a degree in international studies. UCSB is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.

There were approximately 293 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent year we have data available. International Studies degree recipients from University of California - Santa Barbara receive an earnings boost of about $2,821 above the average income of international studies majors.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$43,229 Median Starting Salary

UCLA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 42 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the international studies program at University of California - Los Angeles earn $10,837 more than the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
172 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$32,752 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #61 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.

There were about 172 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the international studies program earn an average of $32,752 in their early career salary.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OR

GFU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Newberg. This university ranks 9th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were about 5 international studies students who graduated with this degree at GFU in the most recent data year.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
82 International Studies Degrees Awarded
$30,170 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Eugene, UO is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #195 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UO is a great university overall.

There were about 82 international studies students who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent data year. After graduating, international studies degree recipients typically make an average of $30,170 in the first five years of their career.

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$31,800 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.

There were about 14 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the international studies program make about $31,800 in the first couple years of their career.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA
46 International Studies Degrees Awarded

Pepperdine is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Malibu. A Best Colleges rank of #94 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pepperdine is a great university overall.

There were approximately 46 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best International Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best international studies schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 1,569
Washington 300 89
Oregon 266 143
Nevada 192 1
Hawaii 164 17
Alaska 119 8

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International Studies is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

International Studies Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
International/Globalization Studies 1,870

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Physical Science 19,724
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 5,729
Cognitive Science 1,775
Nutrition Science 1,498
Human Biology 830
Behavioral Science 682
Interdisciplinary Studies 576
Mathematics & Computer Science 540
Sustainability Science 388
Gerontology 383

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