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Featured International Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Best Schools for International Studies in California
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international studies education in California.
Top Schools in International Studies
University Of California Berkeley tops our 2026 ranking of the best international studies schools. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 68 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of California Berkeley earn around $46,660 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,636 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 48 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $39,082. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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San Jose State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. San Jose State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 12 international studies degrees were awarded at San Jose State University in the most recent year.
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University Of California San Diego is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international studies, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of La Jolla. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of California San Diego awarded about 384 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of California San Diego earn around $45,168 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Point Loma Nazarene University one of the top schools for international studies. Set in the city of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Point Loma Nazarene University graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 international studies students who graduated with this degree at Point Loma Nazarene University in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of Point Loma Nazarene University earn a median of $54,116 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,542 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #6 for international studies this year. University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of California Santa Barbara awarded about 133 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $33,553 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,792.
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California Maritime Academy landed the #7 spot for international studies this year. Set in the city of Vallejo, California Maritime Academy is a small public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 international studies students who graduated with this degree at California Maritime Academy in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $84,745 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,249 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Irvine earned the #8 position for international studies this year. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 102 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of California Irvine earn around $33,388 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans.
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University Of Southern California landed the #9 spot for international studies this year. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. There were roughly 24 international studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $58,871 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree.
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San Diego State University earned the #10 position for international studies this year. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. San Diego State University awarded about 10 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. International Studies graduates of San Diego State University earn a median of $51,162 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,417.
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California State University Monterey Bay landed the #11 spot for international studies this year. California State University Monterey Bay is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Seaside. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 international studies degrees were awarded at California State University Monterey Bay in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from California State University Monterey Bay generally make around $34,246. Typical student debt for the program is $14,093.
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California State University Long Beach earned the #12 position for international studies this year. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 international studies degrees were awarded at California State University Long Beach in the most recent year. Graduates of the international studies program make about $31,589 in their early career. California State University Long Beach graduates carry a median of $15,454 in student loans.
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Humboldt State University earned the #13 position for international studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Arcata. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 10 international studies degrees were awarded at Humboldt State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Humboldt State University generally make around $34,928. Students borrow a median of $19,129 to complete this degree.
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University Of San Francisco placed #14 among the best international studies schools. Located in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of San Francisco awarded about 14 international studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international studies degree from University Of San Francisco earn around $47,476 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,935.
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University Of California Riverside ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Riverside. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 19 international studies degrees were awarded at University Of California Riverside in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from University Of California Riverside generally make around $21,428. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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Pepperdine University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best international studies schools. Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Malibu. Pepperdine University graduates 83% of students within six years. About 10 international studies degrees were awarded at Pepperdine University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Pepperdine University generally make around $36,920. Pepperdine University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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