by our College Data Analytics Team
[International Business](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/international-business/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a international business degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 100 schools on the early-career earnings of their international business graduates.
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Below are the schools whose international business graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in international business, no school beat James Madison University this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $96,946.
A rank of #2 makes Georgetown University one of the highest-paying schools for international business. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of about $114,222 a year early in their careers.
George Washington University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. International Business graduates of George Washington University earn a median of about $128,997 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Northeastern University one of the highest-paying schools for international business. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $111,223.
A rank of #5 makes Quinnipiac University one of the highest-paying schools for international business. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from Quinnipiac University make a median of around $87,474 per year.
Fairfield University came in at #6 for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Fairfield University typically earn about $87,404 annually.
University Of South Carolina Columbia earned the #7 position for international business graduate earnings this year. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public school located in the city of Columbia. Early-career international business graduates from University Of South Carolina Columbia make a median of around $105,852 per year.
University Of Georgia came in at #8 for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a public institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from University Of Georgia typically earn about $110,872 annually.
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for international business. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school located in the city of Madison. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $103,185.
Dickinson College earned the #10 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Dickinson College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Carlisle. International Business graduates of Dickinson College earn a median of about $104,288 a year early in their careers.
Central Michigan University landed the #11 spot for international business salaries this year. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a public institution. International Business graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of about $77,935 a year early in their careers.
Bryant University earned the #12 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Bryant University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Smithfield. International Business graduates of Bryant University earn a median of about $95,772 a year early in their careers.
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Set in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $77,266.
Seattle University came in at #14 for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of Seattle University earn a median of about $76,187 a year early in their careers.
Cuny Queens College landed the #15 spot for international business salaries this year. Cuny Queens College is a public school located in the city of Queens. Early-career international business graduates from Cuny Queens College make a median of around $75,249 per year.
Butler University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,756.
Azusa Pacific University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from Azusa Pacific University make a median of around $73,675 per year.
University Of San Francisco earned the #18 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of University Of San Francisco earn a median of about $92,956 a year early in their careers.
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. International Business graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of about $71,713 a year early in their careers.
University Of Maryland College Park earned the #20 position for international business graduate earnings this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school located in the suburb of College Park. Early-career international business graduates from University Of Maryland College Park make a median of around $86,486 per year.
Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #21 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus typically earn about $90,874 annually.
Saint Josephs University earned the #22 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from Saint Josephs University make a median of around $92,095 per year.
Drexel University came in at #23 for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of Drexel University earn a median of about $93,553 a year early in their careers.
Grand Valley State University earned the #24 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Grand Valley State University is a public school located in the town of Allendale. Early-career international business graduates from Grand Valley State University make a median of around $83,990 per year.
Ashford University earned the #25 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Ashford University is a private for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Ashford University typically earn about $64,225 annually.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries international business graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 100 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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