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.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying international business schools.
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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 Northeastern University this year. Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. International Business graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of about $111,223 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in international business will find them at Quinnipiac University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,474.
Fairfield University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from Fairfield University make a median of around $87,404 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in international business will find them at Bryant University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Smithfield, Bryant University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Bryant University typically earn about $95,772 annually.
Maine Maritime Academy produces some of the highest-paid graduates in international business, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Castine, Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Maine Maritime Academy typically earn about $69,652 annually.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public school located in the suburb of Buzzards Bay. International Business graduates of Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn a median of about $85,322 a year early in their careers.
Southern New Hampshire University earned the #7 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from Southern New Hampshire University make a median of around $61,372 per year.
Champlain College earned the #8 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Champlain College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Burlington. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,124.
Roger Williams University landed the #9 spot for international business salaries this year. Roger Williams University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bristol. International Business graduates of Roger Williams University earn a median of about $49,209 a year early in their careers.
Johnson And Wales University Online ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Set in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Online is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from Johnson And Wales University Online make a median of around $55,099 per year.
Johnson And Wales University Providence placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Johnson And Wales University Providence is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. International Business graduates of Johnson And Wales University Providence earn a median of about $55,099 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced 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 · 11 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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