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International Relations & Security at University of Chicago

If you are interested in studying International Relations & Security, consider the program at University of Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 186 international relations & security degrees were awarded at University of Chicago.

Online Class Availability at University of Chicago

Online coursework is an option at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at University of Chicago

Use these rankings to compare University of Chicago’s International Relations & Security program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#1 of 4
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 18
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 158
Best Value	Nationwide	#60 of 155

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from University of Chicago

Those who finish University of Chicago’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	$43,540
2 years	$43,304
3 years	$57,254
4 years	$72,166
5 years	$101,914

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, International Relations & Security graduates from University of Chicago report median earnings of $72,166, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of International Relations & Security graduates at University of Chicago, by degree type.

Program-wide, International Relations & Security graduates at University of Chicago are 56% women (104) and 44% men (82).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 37 bachelor’s international relations & security graduates at University of Chicago, 78% were women (29) and 22% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	9
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, higher than the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 62 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 39% were women (24) and 61% were men (38).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	2
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	26
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 31% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, 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 University of Chicago

The International Relations & Security program at University of Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	186

Highest-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Students who finish International Relations & Security program at University of Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.