# University of Southern California: International Relations (bachelor's)

Los Angeles, CA. IPEDS 123961, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-california/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,262
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,866 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,765 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in CA: 3 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings

## International Relations at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont McKenna College | $96,520 | not reported | $28,849 | 91% |
| Stanford University | $91,075 | not reported | $13,807 | 92% |
| University of Southern California | $84,866 | $13,765 | $32,740 | 92% |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $76,478 | $26,000 | $20,555 | 60% |
| Occidental College | $70,394 | $19,275 | $38,263 | 81% |
| University of California-Davis | $67,056 | $12,416 | $14,741 | 86% |
| San Francisco State University | $65,775 | $16,750 | $12,278 | 50% |
| University of San Diego | $61,509 | $24,100 | $30,365 | 84% |
| San Diego State University | $59,733 | $17,134 | $15,364 | 76% |
| University of San Francisco | $59,387 | $24,508 | $41,431 | 70% |
| California State University-East Bay | $58,885 | not reported | $9,320 | 48% |
| University of California-Riverside | $56,108 | $18,914 | $14,304 | 76% |
| California State University-Chico | $52,150 | $15,095 | $14,480 | 63% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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