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International Studies at University of California-Riverside

What traits are you looking for in a school for International Studies, consider the program at University of California-Riverside. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Riverside is in Riverside, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 21 international studies graduations were recorded at University of California-Riverside.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Riverside

Many students take online classes at University of California-Riverside. Of 26,384 students, 263 (1%) studied exclusively online and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

International Studies Rankings at University of California-Riverside

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Riverside’s International Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#8 of 16
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#12 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#15 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#21 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#30 of 105
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#83 of 107

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from University of California-Riverside

Those who finish University of California-Riverside’s International Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$20,459
3 years	$30,820
4 years	$41,292
5 years	$48,595

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, International Studies graduates from University of California-Riverside earn a median of $41,292, compared with $57,708 for all University of California-Riverside graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for International Studies graduates from University of California-Riverside comes in at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of International Studies graduates at University of California-Riverside, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Studies graduates at University of California-Riverside are 81% women (17) and 19% men (4).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Among the 21 bachelor’s international studies graduates at University of California-Riverside, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, above the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at University of California-Riverside

This International Studies program at University of California-Riverside breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	21

Highest-Paying Careers for International Studies Graduates

Students who finish International Studies program at University of California-Riverside work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for International Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists	$71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.