Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how USC compares to other colleges that offer international studies.
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USC is not currently ranked nationwide for its international studies program.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in international studies.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC report a median salary of $57,964 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of international studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of international studies bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were Asian. Roughly 20% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of international studies master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of international studies master’s degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the international studies majors at University of Southern California.
This international studies program at USC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 24 |
USC awarded 24 completions in international/globalization studies in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (33%).