We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how DePaul ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at DePaul was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in international relations from DePaul. This makes it the #48 most popular school for international relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePaul go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,792 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, international relations students borrow a median amount of $80,410 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,866 for all international relations majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DePaul paid an average of $758 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $43,379 | $43,379 |
Fees | $795 | $795 |
Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
On Campus Room and Board | $18,468 | $18,468 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,766 | $2,766 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from DePaul. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in international relations.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 14 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
DePaul does not offer an online option for its international relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the DePaul Online Learning page.
International Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from DePaul make a median salary of $47,427 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,511.
The international relations program at DePaul awarded 25 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in international relations.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 13 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at DePaul University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 126 |
Sociology | 50 |
Economics | 29 |
Anthropology | 12 |
Geography & Cartography | 11 |
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