Best Colleges for International Business

International Business graduates enter a competitive global marketplace with strong earning potential, averaging $45,855 annually after graduation. With 132 schools offering this major, students should carefully evaluate programs based on several key factors. Look for curricula that emphasize cross-cultural communication, foreign language requirements, and opportunities for international study abroad experiences. Strong programs typically feature faculty with real-world business experience across multiple countries and regions. Consider schools that maintain active partnerships with multinational corporations for internship opportunities and job placement. Additionally, examine the program's focus areas, whether emphasizing trade, finance, marketing, or management, to ensure alignment with your career goals in the expanding field of global commerce.

Schools Ranked

$59,749

Avg. Program Earnings

76.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$74,576	94.3%	private-nonprofit
2	University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, South Carolina	$70,776	77.7%	public
3	Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts	$65,517	90.4%	private-nonprofit
4	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$64,706	85.2%	private-nonprofit
5	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$63,997	89.3%	public
6	Ashford University San Diego, California	$63,005	8.8%	private-forprofit
7	Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania	$62,012	92.4%	private-nonprofit
8	Miami University-Oxford Oxford, Ohio	$61,516	81.8%	public
9	Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$60,399	77.1%	private-nonprofit
10	Pepperdine University Malibu, California	$58,673	84.7%	private-nonprofit
11	The Catholic University of America Washington, District of Columbia	$58,221	81.3%	private-nonprofit
12	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$58,221	84.8%	public
13	University of San Diego San Diego, California	$57,995	81.6%	private-nonprofit
14	Bryant University Smithfield, Rhode Island	$57,995	80.6%	private-nonprofit
15	University of Georgia Athens, Georgia	$57,920	87.2%	public
16	Columbia College Columbia, Missouri	$57,318	45.7%	private-nonprofit
17	University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio	$57,318	81.5%	private-nonprofit
18	Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$56,544	80.1%	private-nonprofit
19	Drake University Des Moines, Iowa	$55,964	77.3%	private-nonprofit
20	James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia	$55,964	80.9%	public
21	Iowa State University Ames, Iowa	$55,512	75.5%	public
22	The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, Texas	$55,338	70.8%	public
23	Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan	$54,910	56.5%	public
24	Duquesne University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$54,661	75.5%	private-nonprofit
25	Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania	$54,661	74.1%	private-nonprofit