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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 11 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 Saint Edwards University, our #1 for international business graduate salaries in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a private not-for-profit institution. International Business graduates of Saint Edwards University earn a median of about $76,497 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in international business will find them at The University Of Texas At Dallas, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. After graduating, international business degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas typically earn about $86,091 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in international business will find them at The University Of Texas At Arlington, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. International Business graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of about $61,996 a year early in their careers.
University Of Houston Downtown produces some of the highest-paid graduates in international business, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,587.
Strong graduate earnings at Texas A And M University San Antonio earned it the #5 place for international business. Texas A And M University San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. International Business graduates of Texas A And M University San Antonio earn a median of about $46,714 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,094.
Arizona State University Skysong landed the #7 spot for international business salaries this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Early-career international business graduates from Arizona State University Skysong make a median of around $45,094 per year.
Sam Houston State University earned the #8 position for international business graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Students who complete the international business program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,546.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career international business graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus make a median of around $40,442 per year.
The University Of Texas Pan American placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for international business. The University Of Texas Pan American is a public school located in the city of Edinburg. International Business graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of about $29,271 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying international business schools. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public school located in the city of El Paso. After graduating, international business degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso typically earn about $15,202 annually.
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 · 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.