2027 Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region
International Business/Trade/Commerce programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 31 schools to find the best for international business/trade/commerce students.
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Best Schools for International Business/Trade/Commerce in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international business/trade/commerce education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in International Business/Trade/Commerce
Duke University tops our 2027 ranking of the best international business/trade/commerce schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. About 49 international business/trade/commerce degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business/trade/commerce degree from Duke University earn around $190,893 in the first couple years of their career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans.
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James Madison University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international business/trade/commerce, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. International Business/trade/commerce graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $52,997 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,154.
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Students looking for a strong international business/trade/commerce program will find one at Tulane University Of Louisiana, which ranked #3. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 93 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business/trade/commerce degree from Tulane University Of Louisiana earn around $104,957 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Elon University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best international business/trade/commerce schools. Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon. Elon University graduates 84% of students within six years. Elon University awarded about 40 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business/trade/commerce degree recipients from Elon University generally make around $50,463. Typical student debt for the program is $21,619.
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University Of Kentucky came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best international business/trade/commerce schools. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 international business/trade/commerce degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Graduates of the international business/trade/commerce program make about $49,568 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094.
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University Of Arkansas earned the #6 position for international business/trade/commerce this year. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. University Of Arkansas awarded about 39 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business/trade/commerce degree from University Of Arkansas earn around $59,793 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arkansas graduates carry a median of $18,665 in student loans.
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University Of Miami placed #7 among the best international business/trade/commerce schools. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. About 38 international business/trade/commerce degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business/trade/commerce degree from University Of Miami earn around $57,234 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #8 for international business/trade/commerce this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates 79% of students within six years. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 328 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business/trade/commerce program make about $76,973 in their early career. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans.
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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #9 among the best international business/trade/commerce schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Charlotte. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates 69% of students within six years. About 35 international business/trade/commerce degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business/trade/commerce degree from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn around $53,036 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,200 to complete this degree.
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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College placed #10 among the best international business/trade/commerce schools. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 23 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business/trade/commerce degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College generally make around $49,890. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000.
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The University Of Tampa earned the #11 position for international business/trade/commerce this year. Located in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Tampa awarded about 61 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. International Business/trade/commerce graduates of The University Of Tampa earn a median of $48,149 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree.
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Eckerd College earned the #12 position for international business/trade/commerce this year. Set in the city of Saint Petersburg, Eckerd College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Eckerd College awarded about 14 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business/trade/commerce program make about $28,012 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,559 to complete this degree.
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College Of Charleston came in at #13 for international business/trade/commerce this year. College Of Charleston is a large public school located in the city of Charleston. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at College Of Charleston in the most recent data year. International Business/trade/commerce graduates of College Of Charleston earn a median of $37,624 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #14 for international business/trade/commerce this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates 77% of students within six years. About 52 international business/trade/commerce degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international business/trade/commerce degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $44,096. Students borrow a median of $16,936 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Florida ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best international business/trade/commerce schools. This large public university is located in the city of Jacksonville. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of North Florida awarded about 52 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business/trade/commerce degree recipients from University Of North Florida generally make around $49,379. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree.
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Florida International University placed #16 among the best international business/trade/commerce schools. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida International University awarded about 426 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business/trade/commerce degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $53,130. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree.
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Appalachian State University landed the #17 spot for international business/trade/commerce this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Boone. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 15 international business/trade/commerce degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international business/trade/commerce degree recipients from Appalachian State University generally make around $43,989. Appalachian State University graduates carry a median of $26,930 in student loans.
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Lynn University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best international business/trade/commerce schools. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Lynn University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 60 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Lynn University in the most recent data year. International Business/trade/commerce graduates of Lynn University earn a median of $50,569 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000.
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Florida Atlantic University landed the #19 spot for international business/trade/commerce this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Boca Raton. About 63% of students finish within six years. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 65 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business/trade/commerce program make about $47,047 in their early career. Florida Atlantic University graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans.
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Harding University landed the #20 spot for international business/trade/commerce this year. Set in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 international business/trade/commerce degrees were awarded at Harding University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international business/trade/commerce program make about $53,629 in their early career. Harding University graduates carry a median of $26,715 in student loans.
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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro came in at #21 for international business/trade/commerce this year. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public school located in the city of Greensboro. About 56% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro awarded about 32 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. International Business/trade/commerce graduates of University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn a median of $42,595 early in their careers. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Rollins College earned the #22 position for international business/trade/commerce this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Winter Park. Rollins College graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Rollins College in the most recent data year. International Business/trade/commerce graduates of Rollins College earn a median of $36,201 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Saint Thomas University earned the #23 position for international business/trade/commerce this year. Saint Thomas University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami Gardens. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 international business/trade/commerce degrees were awarded at Saint Thomas University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international business/trade/commerce degree recipients from Saint Thomas University generally make around $55,292. Typical student debt for the program is $24,955.
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Kennesaw State University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best international business/trade/commerce schools. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. Kennesaw State University awarded about 11 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business/trade/commerce program make about $45,908 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,842.
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University Of Memphis landed the #25 spot for international business/trade/commerce this year. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. University Of Memphis awarded about 11 international business/trade/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business/trade/commerce program make about $40,857 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 31 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.