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International Relations & Security in California

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International Relations & Security Schools in California

1,387 students earned International Relations degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, International Relations & Security is the 76th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of International Relations & Security Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 816
Master’s Degree 455
Post-Master’s Certificate 66
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 66
Associate Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8

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: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for International Relations & Security 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 & Security 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 10 colleges in California that offer international relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,866 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,748 after earning their degree at this institution. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,240. 86% of the teachers are full time.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. In their early career, SDSU grads earn an average salary of $48,314.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. 87% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation.

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

50% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $50,184 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,826 after graduation. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $44,467.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
686 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,424 after earning their degree at this institution. 82% of the teachers are full time.

International Relations & Security Careers in CA

Some of the careers international relations majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Political Science Professors 18% $101,410
Managers 11% $129,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Sociology 15,498
Economics 10,510
General Social Sciences 9,314
Political Science & Government 8,494
Anthropology 2,821
Criminology 1,459
Geography & Cartography 1,100
Other Social Sciences 441

View all majors related to International Relations & Security

View Nationwide International Relations & Security Report

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