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International Relations in Illinois

International Relations Schools in Illinois

Jobs for International Relations Grads in Illinois

There are 550 people in the state and 654,100 people in the nation working in International Relations jobs.

International Relations Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for International Relations Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an International Relations grad in the state is $98,010, compared to a typical salary of $148,604 nationwide.

International Relations Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering International Relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,990 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#4

Wheaton College

Wheaton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,703 a year. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#6

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,437 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

International Relations 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
Political Science 43,359
General Public Policy Analysis 5,419
Other Political Science & Government 1,031
American Government & Politics 286
International Policy Analysis 276
Political Economy 266
American History 242
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 164

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