Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UCLA stacks up against peers offering international studies.
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UCLA is in the top 15% of the country for international studies. In particular, it placed #4 out of 92 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in international studies.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,381 a year. This is below $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCLA, international studies students accumulate a median of $12,000 in student loans. This is lower than $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of international studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of international studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were Asian. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of California-Los Angeles.
The international studies program at UCLA includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 56 |
UCLA granted 56 degrees in international/globalization studies in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (29%).