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2023 Best International Relations & Security Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

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$56,002 Avg Salary

Finding the Best International Relations & National Security Master's Degree School for You

International Relations & National Security is the #61 most popular major in Illinois with 158 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best International Relations & Security Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best International Relations & National Security Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois

Check out the international relations master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in International Relations & Security

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Our 2023 rankings named University of Chicago the best school in Illinois for international relations and national security students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on International Relations & National Security at University of Chicago

#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Out of the 2 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, DePaul University landed the # 2 spot on the list. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

Full International Relations & National Security at DePaul University Report

Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best International Relations & National Security Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2
Ohio 34
Indiana 9
Wisconsin 34

One of 12 majors within the area of study, international relations and national security has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 6,173
Political Science & Government 2,664
Geography & Cartography 2,315
Sociology 1,907
Anthropology 1,446

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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