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International Relations & Security at Central Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for International Relations & Security, you may want to check out the program at Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University is in Mount Pleasant, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 23 international relations & security graduations were recorded at Central Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Central Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at Central Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Central Michigan University’s International Relations & Security program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#56 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#142 of 158

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#56 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#142 of 158

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from Central Michigan University

Those who finish Central Michigan University’s International Relations & Security program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,049
2 years	$33,993
3 years	$45,631
4 years	$49,936
5 years	$59,452

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, International Relations & Security graduates from Central Michigan University take home a median $49,936, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for International Relations & Security graduates from Central Michigan University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of International Relations & Security graduates at Central Michigan University, by degree type.

Program-wide, International Relations & Security graduates at Central Michigan University are 61% women (14) and 39% men (9).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University

Of the 18 bachelor’s international relations & security graduates at Central Michigan University, 56% were women (10) and 44% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 28% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 1 master’s international relations & security graduates at Central Michigan University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 100% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, higher than the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Relations & Security Concentrations at Central Michigan University

The International Relations & Security program at Central Michigan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	21
International Security	2

Highest-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Graduates of the International Relations & Security program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for International Relations & Security graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Political Scientists	$71,521
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,472

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.