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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the early-career earnings of their international business graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send international business graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Central Michigan University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools in Michigan. 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.
Students chasing top earnings in international business will find them at Grand Valley State University, which ranked #2. Grand Valley State University is a public school located in the town of Allendale. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Grand Valley State University typically earn about $83,990 annually.
Eastern Michigan University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Set 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.
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 · 3 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.