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International Relations & Security in Illinois

International Relations & Security Schools in Illinois

Jobs for International Relations & Security Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 550 people employed in jobs related to an International Relations degree, compared to 654,100 nationwide.

International Relations & Security Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for International Relations & Security Jobs in Illinois

In this state, International Relations grads earn an average of $98,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $148,604.

International Relations & Security Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer International Relations degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

#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%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Wheaton College

Wheaton

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,703 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

International Relations & Security Careers in IL

Some of the careers International Relations majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,472
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Political Scientists 5% $71,521
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to International Relations.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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View Nationwide International Relations & Security Report

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