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International Relations & Security in Illinois

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International Relations & Security Schools in Illinois

389 students earned International Relations degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, International Relations & Security is the 79th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of International Relations & Security Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 231
Post-Master’s Certificate 92
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 92
Master’s Degree 66

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 43.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.2%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for International Relations & Security Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 590 people employed in jobs related to an international relations degree, compared to 484,390 nationwide.

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Wages for International Relations & Security Jobs in Illinois

International Relations grads earn an average of $89,860 in the state and $115,300 nationwide.

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

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $62,671 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

In their early career, Loyola Chicago grads earn an average salary of $52,854. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,054 a year. 98% of students get financical aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Lake Forest. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Knox College

Galesburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. An average student at Knox will pay a net price of $20,548. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,859 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,145 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

98% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Dominican University

River Forest
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,152 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,645.

International Relations & Security Careers in IL

Some of the careers international relations majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Political Scientists 13% $81,390
Political Science Professors 0% $82,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 2,155
Political Science & Government 1,470
Sociology 841
Anthropology 288
Criminology 243
General Social Sciences 196
Geography & Cartography 191
Sociology & Anthropology 44

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