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International Relations & Security in Illinois

International Relations & Security Schools in Illinois

Jobs for International Relations & Security Grads in Illinois

550 people in the state and 654,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to International Relations.

International Relations & Security Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for International Relations & Security Jobs in Illinois

International Relations grads earn an average of $98,010 in the state and $148,604 nationwide.

International Relations & Security Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 5 colleges in Illinois offering International Relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 5% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Wheaton College

Wheaton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,703 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

International Relations & Security Careers in IL

Some of the careers International Relations majors go into include:

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

Below are some popular majors that are similar to International Relations.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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View Nationwide International Relations & Security Report

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