Best International Relations Schools Near Grayslake, IL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Grayslake, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $56,402 to $70,655 per year for indexed programs. Grayslake has a population of about 20,707. Median household income is $113,697 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $133,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Grayslake

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international relations programs near Grayslake, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grayslake city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Grayslake. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL 12.3 miles from Grayslake
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
59.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,825
Avg net price $28,673/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,402
Out‑of‑state$56,402
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL 27.0 miles from Grayslake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,363
Avg net price $29,167/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL 30.4 miles from Grayslake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,530
Avg net price $36,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dominican University

River Forest, IL 32.1 miles from Grayslake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,327
Avg net price $11,745/yr
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL 32.7 miles from Grayslake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,756
Avg net price $26,975/yr
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  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

DePaul University

Chicago, IL 38.2 miles from Grayslake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,751
Avg net price $30,902/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL 44.2 miles from Grayslake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $91,885
Avg net price $14,860/yr
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  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL 46.7 miles from Grayslake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,656
Avg net price $10,970/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois international relations page.

International Relations Wages Near Grayslake

Grayslake is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $103,780 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,174
Interpreters and Translators $59,660 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $57,587
Management Analysts $105,090 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,438
Economists N/A IL statewide –
Public Relations Managers $133,210 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $128,581
Compliance Officers $82,020 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,170
Survey Researchers $54,080 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $52,201
Social and Community Service Managers $79,150 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,400

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Grayslake at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,707 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $113,697 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 59.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Grayslake, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Grayslake. The closest is Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL (12.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wheaton College (32.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international relations roles near Grayslake?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Grayslake are: Public Relations Managers ($133,210), Management Analysts ($105,090), Political Scientists ($103,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Round Lake Beach instead of Grayslake?

Round Lake Beach, IL is 3.6 miles from Grayslake and has its own set of local international relations programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Grayslake an affordable place to study international relations?

Grayslake’s median household income of $113,697 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grayslake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Grayslake

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Grayslake:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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