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 17 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.
Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 for international business graduate salaries in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. International Business graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of about $103,185 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Central Michigan University one of the highest-paying schools for international business. Central Michigan University is a public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. International Business graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of about $77,935 a year early in their careers.
Butler University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in international business, landing the #3 spot this year. 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.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Akron Main Campus earned it the #4 place for international business. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,713.
Ohio State University Main Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in international business, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $90,874.
Grand Valley State University came in at #6 for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Grand Valley State University typically earn about $83,990 annually.
Illinois State University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $78,951.
Saint Norbert College landed the #8 spot for international business salaries this year. Set in the suburb of De Pere, Saint Norbert College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Saint Norbert College typically earn about $62,457 annually.
Ohio University Main Campus placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Ohio University Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Athens. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,396.
Loyola University Chicago came in at #10 for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from Loyola University Chicago make a median of around $55,496 per year.
Denison University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Set in the suburb of Granville, Denison University is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of Denison University earn a median of about $53,516 a year early in their careers.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #12 for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,188.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. International Business graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of about $51,599 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse landed the #14 spot for international business salaries this year. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public school located in the city of La Crosse. International Business graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of about $49,463 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,225.
Augustana College Illinois earned the #16 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Rock Island, Augustana College Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Augustana College Illinois typically earn about $37,350 annually.
Eastern Michigan University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University typically earn about $31,476 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their international business graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 17 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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