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Best Schools for International Business

International Business graduates earn a median of $75,664 within four years of graduating, ranking #91 out of 283 tracked majors — 21% above the median across all fields. There are 155 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 3,777 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Georgetown University graduates earn $159,452 while University of Puerto Rico-Humacao graduates earn $38,062 — a $121,390 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: International Business graduates see an average 3% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

155

Schools

$75,664

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#91

of 283 Majors

3,777

Graduates

Public vs Private: International Business

Public (91 schools)

$71,763

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (64 schools)

$83,246

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $11,483 more in early earnings on average for International Business graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Top International Business Schools by Graduate Earnings

Georgetown University

Washington, DC · Private

2yr: $74,576 (41)

1yr: $86,661 (48)

Acceptance: 13.1%

Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private

2yr: $65,517 (30)

1yr: $61,027 (32)

Acceptance: 5.7%

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

2yr: $57,920 (53)

1yr: $57,817 (48)

Acceptance: 37.2%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

2yr: $58,221 (17)

1yr: $56,320 (36)

Acceptance: 77.0%

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public

2yr: $70,776 (60)

1yr: $66,365 (78)

Acceptance: 61.5%

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

27 grads · small sample

2yr: $63,997 (18)

1yr: $53,394 (33)

Acceptance: 43.4%

Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private

1yr: $63,347 (41)

Acceptance: 56.3%

Villanova University

Villanova, PA · Private

2yr: $62,012 (38)

1yr: $69,177 (53)

Acceptance: 25.1%

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $56,544 (47)

1yr: $52,171 (29)

Acceptance: 87.4%

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT · Private

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $53,775 (21)

1yr: $33,916 (18)

Acceptance: 45.0%

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA · Private

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $58,673 (21)

1yr: $51,228 (25)

Acceptance: 49.9%

Howard University

Washington, DC · Private

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $46,478 (15)

1yr: $60,535 (26)

Acceptance: 34.9%

George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private

2yr: $64,706 (64)

1yr: $60,116 (59)

Acceptance: 43.5%

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

2yr: $60,399 (46)

1yr: $53,140 (49)

Acceptance: 77.5%

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

Acceptance: 81.5%

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA · Public

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $55,964 (18)

1yr: $45,708 (22)

Acceptance: 76.3%

Elon University

Elon, NC · Private

21 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 67.3%

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD · Public

2yr: $52,733 (51)

1yr: $57,661 (45)

Acceptance: 44.8%

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI · Public

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $42,435 (12)

Acceptance: 82.8%

Bryant University

Smithfield, RI · Private

2yr: $57,995 (75)

1yr: $58,854 (82)

Acceptance: 65.6%

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Buzzards Bay, MA · Public

2yr: $49,631 (44)

1yr: $46,873 (58)

Acceptance: 94.5%

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

2yr: $53,358 (12)

1yr: $47,227 (36)

Acceptance: 81.4%

University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public

2yr: $53,358 (15)

1yr: $51,769 (43)

Acceptance: 65.1%

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA · Private

2yr: $57,995 (39)

1yr: $52,478 (53)

Acceptance: 46.8%

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

17 grads · small sample

1yr: $48,888 (25)

Acceptance: 94.8%

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA · Private

2yr: $51,750 (60)

1yr: $56,304 (46)

Acceptance: 43.1%

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

2yr: $57,318 (24)

1yr: $45,685 (34)

Acceptance: 61.7%

Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $44,835 (15)

1yr: $47,452 (27)

Acceptance: 93.6%

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · Private

2yr: $53,608 (25)

1yr: $50,140 (39)

Acceptance: 86.4%

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $53,358 (31)

1yr: $46,462 (23)

Acceptance: 50.8%

University of Denver

Denver, CO · Private

2yr: $42,682 (28)

1yr: $43,756 (33)

Acceptance: 71.2%

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI · Public

2yr: $50,606 (28)

1yr: $44,077 (26)

Acceptance: 94.7%

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

17 grads · small sample

2yr: $50,439 (20)

Acceptance: 50.5%

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public

2yr: $54,910 (123)

1yr: $53,860 (187)

Acceptance: 82.0%

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

2yr: $40,089 (47)

1yr: $46,444 (36)

Acceptance: 69.2%

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $54,661 (13)

Acceptance: 78.8%

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, NY · Public

2yr: $47,260 (33)

1yr: $47,305 (30)

Acceptance: 50.5%

California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA · Public

16 grads · small sample

1yr: $41,224 (16)

Acceptance: 95.7%

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT · Private

17 grads · small sample

2yr: $48,432 (16)

Acceptance: 77.0%

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME · Public

2yr: $49,464 (35)

1yr: $51,988 (36)

Acceptance: 61.4%

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $48,432 (32)

1yr: $47,605 (26)

Acceptance: 85.4%

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · Private

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $50,231 (25)

1yr: $52,399 (21)

Acceptance: 50.8%

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC · Public

2yr: $42,930 (59)

1yr: $38,823 (41)

Acceptance: 72.0%

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public

25 grads · small sample

2yr: $38,906 (30)

1yr: $35,816 (31)

Acceptance: 85.3%

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA · Public

2yr: $43,054 (102)

1yr: $47,226 (125)

Acceptance: 96.2%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ · Public

29 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 90.2%

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ · Public

29 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 64.1%

Augustana College

Rock Island, IL · Private

17 grads · small sample

2yr: $44,942 (12)

1yr: $38,829 (17)

Acceptance: 67.7%

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL · Private

2yr: $42,123 (25)

1yr: $38,635 (46)

Acceptance: 40.9%

High Point University

High Point, NC · Private

19 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 76.8%

Showing top 50 of 155 schools. View all or filter by state above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for International Business?

Georgetown University ranks #1 for International Business with median graduate earnings of $159,452 within four years of graduating. There are 155 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do International Business graduates earn?

International Business graduates earn an average of $75,664 within four years of graduating. This is 21% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $38,062 to $159,452 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top International Business program?

The average acceptance rate across International Business programs is 75.4%. The most selective program is at Northeastern University with a 5.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for International Business?

Private International Business programs average $83,246 in early earnings vs $71,763 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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