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International relations at Occidental College

Occidental College graduates about 52 international relations majors a year, 9% of its graduating class. That puts it 42nd of 269 schools we score for international relations, a strong program at 78 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $70,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

78/100Strong#42 of 269 for international relations →
Graduates a year529% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$70,0001.03× the same major nationally
Research in the field$120Ka year, NSF
Admit rate45%whole school
SAT middle 50%1400–1510whole school

Where international relations happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 34 · Dorm 25 · Arts 2 · Student housing 2 · Library 1 · Chapel 1.

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Nearby in the international relations ranking

  1. Boston University 79
  2. George Mason University 79
  3. United States Military Academy at West Point 78
  4. Michigan State University 78
  5. The Ohio State University 77
  6. Florida State University 77
  7. Binghamton University–SUNY 77
  8. Bucknell University 76

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Occidental College with every school we score in international relations. It weighs what graduates earn four years out against the same major nationally (25%), research spending in the field (20%, NSF), how many undergraduate courses the department lists (20%), the student body's test scores (20%) and the size of the program (15%, capped so size alone can't win). 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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