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International Studies Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 121 students earned their International Studies degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, International Studies is the 150th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of International Studies Majors in Illinois

International Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 115
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a international studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of international studies majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.7%
  • White: 38.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.7%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for International Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 50 people in the state and 5,660 people in the nation working in international studies jobs.

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Wages for International Studies Jobs in Illinois

In this state, international studies grads earn an average of $80,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,300.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer international studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 75% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,321.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

A typical student attending SIUE will pay a net price of $14,462. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at SIUE.

#3

North Central College

Naperville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $43,530 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
340 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Principia. 88% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 5.11 years to graduate. 56% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,279. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

#8

Monmouth College

Monmouth
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
860 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,831 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, North Park grads earn an average salary of $45,458. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Illinois College

Jacksonville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,271. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,034.

International Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers international studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Political Scientists 13% $81,390

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to international studies.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Biological & Physical Science 4,791
Mathematics & Computer Science 265
Sustainability Science 228
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 168
Human Computer Interaction 155
Systems Theory 78
Nutrition Science 77
Behavioral Science 74

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