Westmont, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $39,200 to $47,313 per year for indexed programs. Westmont has a population of about 24,201. Median household income is $83,622 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.3% 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 Westmont
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international relations programs near Westmont, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Westmont 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Westmont.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,756
Avg net price
$26,975/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,327
Avg net price
$11,745/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,099
Avg net price
$17,028/yr
TuitionIn‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
Key stats
- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 85
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,656
Avg net price
$10,970/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,751
Avg net price
$30,902/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 166
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$91,885
Avg net price
$14,860/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 99%
- Programs offered: 105
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,530
Avg net price
$36,079/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 168
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$89,363
Avg net price
$29,167/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 167
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois international relations page.
International Relations Wages Near Westmont
Westmont 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.
Westmont at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
24,201 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$83,622 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
49.3% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
103.6 (above U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Westmont-Area Cities With International Relations Programs
- Downers Grove, IL – 2.2 mi away (49,473 pop)
- Darien, IL – 3.5 mi away (22,085 pop)
- Woodridge, IL – 5.3 mi away (33,476 pop)
- Lisle, IL – 5.9 mi away (22,930 pop)
- Lombard, IL – 5.9 mi away (43,815 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited international relations schools are near Westmont, IL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Westmont. The closest is Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DePaul University (18.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying international relations roles near Westmont?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Westmont 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 Downers Grove instead of Westmont?
Downers Grove, IL is 2.2 miles from Westmont 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 Westmont an affordable place to study international relations?
Westmont’s median household income of $83,622 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Westmont 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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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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