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International Relations & Security Schools in Illinois

158 students earned International Relations degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

An International Relations & Security major is the 61st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of International Relations & Security Majors in Illinois

International Relations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 92
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 92
Master’s Degree 66

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a international relations major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of international relations majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 32.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.1%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for International Relations & Security Grads in Illinois

There are 590 people in the state and 484,390 people in the nation working in international relations jobs.

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Wages for International Relations & Security Jobs in Illinois

In this state, international relations grads earn an average of $89,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,300.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer international relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. Graduates earn an average $62,671 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,054 a year. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul.

International Relations & Security Careers in IL

Some of the careers international relations majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Political Scientists 13% $81,390
Political Science Professors 0% $82,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to international relations.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 384
General Social Sciences 185
Political Science & Government 156
Sociology 100
Anthropology 69
Geography & Cartography 42
Criminology 12
Urban Studies 4

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