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2024 Best International Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region

66 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
1,284 International Business Degrees Awarded
$48,654 Avg Early-Career Salary
International Business is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #89 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 66 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of international business. Combined, these schools handed out 1,284 degrees in international business to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Business School

Best International Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region The international business program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for International Business rankings. We derive our Best Overall International Business School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your International Business Degree Level

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

The international business school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best International Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for International Business in the Great Lakes Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the international business degree levels they offer.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in International Business

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 International Business Degrees Awarded
24.4% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in international business has to take a look at University of Wisconsin - Madison. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were roughly 45 international business students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the international business major at University of Wisconsin - Madison make $4,740 more than the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 International Business Degrees Awarded
$46,462 Median Starting Salary

Ohio State University - Main Campus is a good option for students interested in a degree in international business. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 33 international business students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the international business program earn about $46,462 in the first couple years of working.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
249 International Business Degrees Awarded
23.7% Growth in Graduates

Wayne State University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in international business. Wayne State is a very large public university located in the city of Detroit. This university ranks 7th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 249 international business students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the international business degree program at Wayne State University get $5,206 above the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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4
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
40 International Business Degrees Awarded
10.0% Growth in Graduates

Loyola University Chicago is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international business. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Loyola Chicago is a great university overall.

There were roughly 40 international business students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the international business program state that they receive average early career income of $47,227.

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Butler crest
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
17.6% Growth in Graduates

Butler is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Indianapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #153 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Butler is a great university overall.

There were approximately 17 international business students who graduated with this degree at Butler in the most recent data year.

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6
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
52 International Business Degrees Awarded

UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #166 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 52 international business students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$52,171 Median Starting Salary
$24,537 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #130 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.

There were about 21 international business students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent year we have data available. International Business degree recipients from Marquette University get an earnings boost of around $3,517 above the typical income of international business majors.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 International Business Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

UDayton is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dayton. A Best Colleges rank of #184 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UDayton is a great university overall.

There were about 51 international business students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, international business degree recipients typically make an average of $45,685 at the beginning of their careers.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 International Business Degrees Awarded
$50,855 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #231 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Illinois State is a great university overall.

There were about 48 international business students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent data year. Those international business students who get their degree from Illinois State University make $2,201 more than the average international business student.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In WI

WCTC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Pewaukee. This college ranks 23rd out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 8 international business students who graduated with this degree at WCTC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best International Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
11 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
12 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
13 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
14 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Bowling Green, OH
15 Augustana College Rock Island, IL
16 University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, WI

Best International Business Colleges by State

Explore the best international business schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 421
Ohio 314 366
Illinois 304 163
Indiana 294 41
Wisconsin 273 122

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One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, International Business has other similar majors worth exploring.

International Business Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1,284

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 52,496
Accounting 14,839
Marketing 9,982
Finance & Financial Management 9,758
General Business/Commerce 9,301
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 7,693
Human Resource Management 5,374
Business Support & Assistant Services 5,143
Hospitality Management 2,087
Management Information Systems 1,926

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