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2023 Most Popular Colleges for International Business in the Southwest Region

46 Ranked Colleges
1,140 Degrees Awarded
$28,200 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

International Business is the 89th most popular major in the country with 9,101 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, international business graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $50,156 and had an average of $22,689 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,140 international business graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,816 and $19,841 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region” ranking, we looked at 46 colleges that offer a degree in international business. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular international business programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region international business students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Skysong. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region. Arizona State University - Skysong is a public institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 218 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full ASU - Skysong International Business Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region. ASU - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 288 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe International Business Report

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Out of the 46 schools in the Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #3 spot on the list. UT Arlington is a large public school situated in Arlington, Texas. It awarded 50 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International Business at UT Arlington

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region list. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 ’s international business degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International Business at UT Rio Grande Valley

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region. OSU is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 48 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about International Business at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

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The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking. The University of Texas at Dallas is a large public school situated in Richardson, Texas. It awarded 46 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International Business at The University of Texas at Dallas

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University of Houston - Downtown did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #7. University of Houston - Downtown is a fairly large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 33 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International Business at UH Downtown

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Saint Edward’s University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Austin, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s international business degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full St. Edward’s University International Business Report

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Sam Houston State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Huntsville, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s international business degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on International Business at Sam Houston State University

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The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #10. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 22 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso International Business Report

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With a ranking of #11, Houston Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 38 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about International Business at Houston Community College

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Texas A&M University - San Antonio did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #12. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s international business degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

Full Texas A&M San Antonio International Business Report

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, Texas

Angelo State University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Angelo State is a public institution located in San Angelo, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Angelo State International Business Report

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St. Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas

St. Mary’s University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s international business degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about International Business at St. Mary’s University

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With a ranking of #15, University of St. Thomas did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region list. University of St. Thomas is located in Houston, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s international business degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about International Business at University of St. Thomas

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Oklahoma Christian University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region list. OC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Oklahoma Christian University International Business Report

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Oral Roberts University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region list. Tulsa, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s international business degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on International Business at Oral Roberts University

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Stephen F Austin State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about International Business at Stephen F Austin State University

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #17. Prescott, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s international business degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on International Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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University of Mary Hardin - Baylor ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region list. UMHB is a small school located in Belton, Texas that handed out 12 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on International Business at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor

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With a ranking of #21, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region list. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s international business degrees to qualified students.

Read more about International Business at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

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With a ranking of #21, Houston Baptist University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region list. This small school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 10 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

Full HBU International Business Report

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Tulsa Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #23. Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 8 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about International Business at Tulsa Community College

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Baylor University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking. This large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 7 ’s international business degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Full Baylor International Business Report

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University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended International Business Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #24. UCO is a public institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Central Oklahoma International Business Report

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