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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find where international business graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send international business graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Cuny Queens College, our #1 for international business graduate salaries in New York. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $75,249.
Students chasing top earnings in international business will find them at Fordham University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of Fordham University earn a median of about $65,131 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Hofstra University one of the highest-paying schools for international business. Set in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Hofstra University typically earn about $64,093 annually.
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $80,778.
A rank of #5 makes Pace University New York one of the highest-paying schools for international business. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,201.
Suny College At Plattsburgh landed the #6 spot for international business salaries this year. Located in the town of Plattsburgh, Suny College At Plattsburgh is a public institution. Early-career international business graduates from Suny College At Plattsburgh make a median of around $54,773 per year.
Berkeley College New York placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Located in the city of New York, Berkeley College New York is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,104.
Farmingdale State College earned the #8 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Farmingdale State College is a public school located in the suburb of Farmingdale. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,903.
University At Buffalo landed the #9 spot for international business salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a public institution. Early-career international business graduates from University At Buffalo make a median of around $59,455 per year.
This ranking is produced 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 · 9 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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