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2027 Best International Business Schools

132 Colleges in the United States
5,451 International Business Degrees Awarded
$51,729 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Business is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 132 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best international business schools.

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Choosing a Great International Business School

Best International Business Schools

The international business program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best International Business Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.

International Business Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in International Business
Bachelor's Degrees in International Business
Master's Degrees in International Business

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best International Business Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for International Business in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international business education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in International Business

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign tops our 2027 ranking of the best international business schools. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 38 international business degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. International Business graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $57,461 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,778 to complete this degree. See the full international business program report for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international business, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. About 97% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 international business students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business program make about $190,893 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree. Get the full international business details for Duke University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best international business schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 101 international business degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. International Business graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $105,877 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,447 to complete this degree. See the full international business program report for Georgetown University

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best international business schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 international business students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. International Business graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Get the full international business details for Texas A And M University College Station

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the top schools for international business. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 45 international business students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business program make about $66,591 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans. Read more about the international business program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Baylor University earned the #6 position for international business this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 63 international business degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business degree from Baylor University earn around $40,782 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928. Read more about the international business program at Baylor University

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa came in at #7 for international business this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Iowa awarded about 54 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $60,660. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $25,407 in student loans. See the full international business program report for University Of Iowa

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The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #8 spot for international business this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 28 international business degrees in the most recent data year. International Business graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Read more about the international business program at The University Of Texas At Austin

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University landed the #9 spot for international business this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 20 international business students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business program make about $52,997 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,154 to complete this degree. Get the full international business details for James Madison University

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Northeastern University placed #10 among the best international business schools. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. Northeastern University awarded about 129 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business program make about $80,848 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,729. See the full international business program report for Northeastern University

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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #11 spot for international business this year. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 18 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $61,199 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. Get the full international business details for University Of Maryland College Park

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Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #12 position for international business this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates 86% of students within six years. Tulane University Of Louisiana awarded about 93 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business degree from Tulane University Of Louisiana earn around $104,957 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international business from Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Miami University Oxford placed #13 among the best international business schools. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Miami University Oxford awarded about 13 international business degrees in the most recent data year. International Business graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $49,700 early in their careers. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $24,177 in student loans. Read more about the international business program at Miami University Oxford

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Pepperdine University came in at #14 for international business this year. Set in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Pepperdine University graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 71 international business students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from Pepperdine University generally make around $57,582. Typical student debt for the program is $23,645. See the full international business program report for Pepperdine University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #15 among the best international business schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 22 international business degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $63,350 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international business from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Elon University came in at #16 for international business this year. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Elon University awarded about 40 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business degree from Elon University earn around $50,463 in the first couple years of their career. Elon University graduates carry a median of $21,619 in student loans. Read more about the international business program at Elon University

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College placed #17 among the best international business schools. Set in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 64 international business students who graduated with this degree at Dickinson College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business degree from Dickinson College earn around $60,553 in the first couple years of their career. Dickinson College graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in international business from Dickinson College

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University Of Missouri Columbia placed #18 among the best international business schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 international business degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $53,134 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree. See the full international business program report for University Of Missouri Columbia

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University Of Delaware landed the #19 spot for international business this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Newark. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 international business students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $57,941. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. Get the full international business details for University Of Delaware

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Kansas State University earned the #20 position for international business this year. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. About 71% of students finish within six years. Kansas State University awarded about 13 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business degree from Kansas State University earn around $51,543 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,546. More information about a degree in international business from Kansas State University

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George Washington University placed #21 among the best international business schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 102 international business degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business degree from George Washington University earn around $70,856 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. More information about a degree in international business from George Washington University

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Loyola University Baltimore landed the #22 spot for international business this year. Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 international business degrees were awarded at Loyola University Baltimore in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business degree from Loyola University Baltimore earn around $54,021 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the international business program at Loyola University Baltimore

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University Of Denver ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best international business schools. University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. University Of Denver graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 international business students who graduated with this degree at University Of Denver in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from University Of Denver generally make around $48,940. Typical student debt for the program is $21,742. More information about a degree in international business from University Of Denver

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San Diego State University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best international business schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 117 international business degrees were awarded at San Diego State University in the most recent year. International Business graduates of San Diego State University earn a median of $38,138 early in their careers. San Diego State University graduates carry a median of $13,644 in student loans. Read more about the international business program at San Diego State University

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University Of Oregon ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best international business schools. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 10 international business degrees were awarded at University Of Oregon in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $44,628. Typical student debt for the program is $22,034. Get the full international business details for University Of Oregon

Rest of the Top 50 International Business Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s international business ranking:

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
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International Business by Region

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 132 schools evaluated.

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