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. The highest-paying schools turn a international business degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 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.
Duke University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid international business graduates in the Southeast Region. Set 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.
James Madison University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in international business, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a public institution. Early-career international business graduates from James Madison University make a median of around $96,946 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in international business will find them at University Of Georgia, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $110,872.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of South Carolina Columbia earned it the #4 place for international business. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. Early-career international business graduates from University Of South Carolina Columbia make a median of around $115,030 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Belmont University earned it the #5 place for international business. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from Belmont University make a median of around $66,226 per year.
University Of Arkansas earned the #6 position for international business graduate earnings this year. University Of Arkansas is a public school located in the city of Fayetteville. Early-career international business graduates from University Of Arkansas make a median of around $72,699 per year.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for international business. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public school located in the city of Greensboro. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,373.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #8 for international business graduate earnings this year. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College typically earn about $84,583 annually.
The University Of Tampa earned the #9 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career international business graduates from The University Of Tampa make a median of around $82,275 per year.
Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #10 for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,564.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #11 spot for international business salaries this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,742.
Appalachian State University earned the #12 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Appalachian State University is a public school located in the town of Boone. Early-career international business graduates from Appalachian State University make a median of around $79,580 per year.
Nova Southeastern University earned the #13 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of about $99,323 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Florida placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for international business. University Of North Florida is a public school located in the city of Jacksonville. International Business graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of about $63,194 a year early in their careers.
Kennesaw State University landed the #15 spot for international business salaries this year. Kennesaw State University is a public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,027.
College Of Charleston placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a public institution. International Business graduates of College Of Charleston earn a median of about $78,969 a year early in their careers.
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Located in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn a median of about $53,943 a year early in their careers.
Georgia State University earned the #18 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Georgia State University is a public school located in the city of Atlanta. International Business graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of about $92,708 a year early in their careers.
Florida Atlantic University came in at #19 for international business graduate earnings this year. Florida Atlantic University is a public school located in the city of Boca Raton. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,198.
University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #20 spot for international business salaries this year. Located 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.
Florida International University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for international business. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a public institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Florida International University typically earn about $66,869 annually.
Rollins College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Rollins College typically earn about $71,588 annually.
University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #23 position for international business graduate earnings this year. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Tampa. Early-career international business graduates from University Of South Florida Main Campus make a median of around $55,651 per year.
University Of Memphis placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for international business. University Of Memphis is a public school located in the city of Memphis. Early-career international business graduates from University Of Memphis make a median of around $57,293 per year.
Valdosta State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Valdosta State University is a public school located in the city of Valdosta. After graduating, international business degree recipients from Valdosta State University typically earn about $30,567 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 · 25 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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