Best International Relations Schools Near Pico Rivera, CA

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pico Rivera, California has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs. Pico Rivera has a population of about 60,821. Median household income is $86,956 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $163,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Pico Rivera

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international relations programs near Pico Rivera, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pico Rivera city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Pico Rivera. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 11.4 miles from Pico Rivera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,498
Avg net price $32,740/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 267

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA 11.8 miles from Pico Rivera
  • 4 year
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,951
Avg net price $38,263/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 15.0 miles from Pico Rivera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,677
Avg net price $22,212/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA 18.8 miles from Pico Rivera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,349
Avg net price $48,381/yr
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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA 19.6 miles from Pico Rivera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,464
Avg net price $20,161/yr
Tuition
In‑state$49,470
Out‑of‑state$49,470
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  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA 21.9 miles from Pico Rivera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,193
Avg net price $2,779/yr
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  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Pomona College

Claremont, CA 22.7 miles from Pico Rivera
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
77.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 7%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,779
Avg net price $19,285/yr
Tuition
In‑state$65,420
Out‑of‑state$65,420
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  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, CA 22.9 miles from Pico Rivera
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,372
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  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California international relations page.

International Relations Wages Near Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A CA statewide –
Interpreters and Translators $69,460 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $61,144
Management Analysts $104,930 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $92,368
Economists $151,510 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $133,371
Public Relations Managers $163,830 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $144,217
Compliance Officers $94,810 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $83,460
Survey Researchers $83,520 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,521
Social and Community Service Managers $87,100 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,673

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Pico Rivera at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 60,821 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $86,956 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 113.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Pico Rivera, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Pico Rivera. The closest is Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Loyola Marymount University (18.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international relations roles near Pico Rivera?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Pico Rivera are: Public Relations Managers ($163,830), Economists ($151,510), Management Analysts ($104,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Montebello instead of Pico Rivera?

Montebello, CA is 2.2 miles from Pico Rivera and has its own set of local international relations programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Pico Rivera an affordable place to study international relations?

Pico Rivera’s median household income of $86,956 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pico Rivera while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Pico Rivera

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Pico Rivera:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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