by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UCSD UC San Diego compares to other colleges that offer international studies.
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UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 10% of the country for international studies. In particular, it placed #7 out of 92 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego handed out 413 bachelor’s degrees in international studies.
International Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at UCSD UC San Diego report a median salary of $63,294 a year. This is below $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, international studies students accumulate a median of $16,500 in student loans. This is lower than $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
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 | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of international studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of international studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Asian. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 137 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 89 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the international studies majors at University of California-San Diego.
The international studies program at UCSD UC San Diego includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 413 |
UCSD UC San Diego conferred 413 completions in international/globalization studies in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).