by our College Data Analytics Team
[International Business](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/international-business/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find where international business graduates earn the most.
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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 Duke University this year. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from Duke University make a median of around $346,263 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in international business will find them at Tulane University Of Louisiana, which ranked #2. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of about $154,405 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Scranton earned it the #3 place for international business. Set in the city of Scranton, University Of Scranton is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from University Of Scranton make a median of around $141,924 per year.
Saint Louis University Main Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in international business, landing the #4 spot this year. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $145,325.
Strong graduate earnings at Georgetown University earned it the #5 place for international business. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $129,954.
University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $125,621.
Arizona State University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Early-career international business graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $112,371 per year.
Arizona State University Skysong placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. International Business graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of about $112,371 a year early in their careers.
Nova Southeastern University came in at #9 for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University typically earn about $99,323 annually.
Tufts University came in at #10 for international business graduate earnings this year. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. Early-career international business graduates from Tufts University make a median of around $96,018 per year.
Georgia State University earned the #11 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a public institution. International Business graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of about $92,708 a year early in their careers.
University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $88,745.
Colorado State University Global Campus came in at #13 for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Denver, Colorado State University Global Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,570.
Central Michigan University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for international business. 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 $72,980 a year early in their careers.
Florida International University came in at #15 for international business graduate earnings this year. Florida International University is a public school located in the suburb of Miami. Early-career international business graduates from Florida International University make a median of around $82,080 per year.
Hult International Business School came in at #16 for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Hult International Business School is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of Hult International Business School earn a median of about $72,188 a year early in their careers.
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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 · 16 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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