2027 Best Value International Business Schools in Ohio

[International Business](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/international-business/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international business education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value international business schools.
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2027 Best Value International Business Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international business, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value International Business Schools
Ohio State University Main Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value international business schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. International Business graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. International Business graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $57,678 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.
A rank of #2 makes Cleveland State University one of the best values for international business. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,982, while out-of-state students pay about $18,502. International Business graduates carry a median of $26,336 in student loans. International Business graduates of Cleveland State University earn a median of $49,648 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,336 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the best values for international business. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. International Business graduates carry a median of $21,942 in student loans. Early-career international business graduates make about $51,599. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Tiffin University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international business, landing the #4 spot this year. Tiffin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Tiffin. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,790. Students borrow a median of $30,977 to complete the international business program here. Early-career international business graduates make about $51,326. Set against $30,977 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Miami University Oxford came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value international business schools. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,519, compared with $38,965 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete the international business program here. Early-career international business graduates make about $49,700. That is a strong return on a $24,177 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Denison University landed the #6 spot for international business value this year. Located in the suburb of Granville, Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,000. Students borrow a median of $26,960 to complete the international business program here. International Business graduates of Denison University earn a median of $53,516 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,960 median debt. Roughly 17% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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