by our College Data Analytics Team
[International Business](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/international-business/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 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.
Seattle University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools in the Far Western Region. 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.
Azusa Pacific University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in international business, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Azusa Pacific University typically earn about $73,675 annually.
University Of San Francisco came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Set in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from University Of San Francisco make a median of around $92,956 per year.
Ashford University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in international business, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of San Diego, Ashford University is a private for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from Ashford University make a median of around $64,225 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of San Diego earned it the #5 place for international business. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $95,368.
Washington State University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Washington State University is a public school located in the town of Pullman. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Washington State University typically earn about $83,952 annually.
Seattle Community College North Campus came in at #7 for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Community College North Campus is a public institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Seattle Community College North Campus typically earn about $54,681 annually.
University Of Nevada Reno placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Located in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a public institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno typically earn about $61,572 annually.
California State University Fullerton landed the #9 spot for international business salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,105.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #10 for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. Early-career international business graduates from University Of Hawaii At Manoa make a median of around $47,830 per year.
Western Washington University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Western Washington University is a public school located in the city of Bellingham. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,149.
San Diego State University earned the #12 position for international business graduate earnings this year. San Diego State University is a public school located in the city of San Diego. International Business graduates of San Diego State University earn a median of about $62,849 a year early in their careers.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas landed the #13 spot for international business salaries this year. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public institution. International Business graduates of University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn a median of about $53,557 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled 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 · 13 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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