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International Relations & Security at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you plan to study International Relations & Security, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 international relations & security degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

International Relations & Security Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s International Relations & Security program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 2
Best Value	Wisconsin	#1 of 2
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#31 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 158

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of International Relations & Security graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Program-wide, International Relations & Security graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 38% women (5) and 62% men (8).

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 13 master’s international relations & security degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 31% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above 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 Wisconsin-Madison

This International Relations & Security program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	13

Top-Paying Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Students who finish International Relations & Security program at University of Wisconsin-Madison 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.