by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for international relations. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,450 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,647 for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, international relations students borrow a median amount of $19,234 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,827.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Northwestern University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from Northwestern. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 402 |
| Political Science & Government | 140 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
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