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International Relations & Security at DePaul University

What traits are you looking for in a school for International Relations & Security, consider the program at DePaul University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

DePaul University is in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 43 international relations & security degrees were granted at DePaul University.

Online & Distance Learning at DePaul University

Many students take online classes at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at DePaul University

Rankings can help you compare DePaul University’s International Relations & Security program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 18
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#112 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#123 of 158

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from DePaul University

Graduates of DePaul University’s International Relations & Security program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,113
2 years	$37,677
3 years	$44,816
4 years	$52,221
5 years	$63,014

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, International Relations & Security graduates from DePaul University report median earnings of $52,221, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for International Relations & Security graduates from DePaul University is $21,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of International Relations & Security graduates at DePaul University, by degree type.

Program-wide, International Relations & Security graduates at DePaul University are 72% women (31) and 28% men (12).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University

Of the 27 bachelor’s international relations & security graduates at DePaul University, 74% were women (20) and 26% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 26% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at DePaul University

Among the 16 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at DePaul University, 69% were women (11) and 31% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 44% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at DePaul 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 DePaul University

The International Relations & Security program at DePaul University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	39
Other International Relations	4

Best-Paid Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Those who complete International Relations & Security program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for International Relations & Security majors, 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.