2026 Best Value International Business Schools in Maryland

[International Business](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/international-business/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international business education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international business students.
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2026 Best Value International Business Schools in Maryland
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the international business degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value International Business Schools
For return on investment in international business, no school beat University Of Maryland College Park this year. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the international business program here. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $61,199. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.
A rank of #2 makes Salisbury University one of the best values for international business. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,084, with out-of-state students paying around $22,174. International Business graduates carry a median of $23,545 in student loans. International Business graduates of Salisbury University earn a median of $45,476 early in their careers. Set against $23,545 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Loyola University Baltimore one of the best values for international business. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,150. International Business graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. International Business graduates of Loyola University Baltimore earn a median of $54,021 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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