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2024 Best International Business Schools in the Southwest Region

34 Colleges in the Southwest Region
1,140 International Business Degrees Awarded
$51,816 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in international business is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #89 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 34 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International Business Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,140 degrees in international business to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Business School

Best International Business Schools in the Southwest Region Your choice of international business school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall International Business School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

International Business Rankings by Degree Level

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

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best International Business Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for International Business in the Southwest Region

The schools below may not offer all types of international business degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in International Business

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
288 International Business Degrees Awarded
$74,538 Median Starting Salary

Arizona State University - Tempe is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in international business. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #119 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were approximately 288 international business students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available. International Business degree recipients from Arizona State University - Tempe earn a boost of approximately $22,722 above the typical earnings of international business majors.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$56,151 Median Starting Salary
$23,906 Median Student Debt

Baylor University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in international business. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were about 7 international business students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the international business program at Baylor University earn $4,335 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In TX
38 International Business Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in international business has to look into Houston Community College. Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #308 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Houston Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 38 international business students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 International Business Degrees Awarded
$51,325 Median Starting Salary

The University of Texas at Dallas is a great option for students interested in a degree in international business. UT Dallas is a very large public university located in the city of Richardson. A Best Colleges rank of #216 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Dallas is a great university overall.

There were roughly 46 international business students who graduated with this degree at UT Dallas in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the international business program make an average of $51,325 in the first couple years of their career.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
218 International Business Degrees Awarded
34.4% Growth in Graduates

ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Scottsdale. A Best Colleges rank of #314 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ASU - Skysong is a great university overall.

There were roughly 218 international business students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the international business degree program at Arizona State University - Skysong make $22,722 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
22nd Most Popular In TX

Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 36th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 6 international business students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent data year.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OK
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 10th out of 32 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were about 8 international business students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OK

Located in the large city of Tulsa, University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #418 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Tulsa is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1 international business students who graduated with this degree at University of Tulsa in the most recent year we have data available.

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19th Most Popular In TX
15.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #362 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means El Centro College is a great college overall.

There were about 13 international business students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,839 Median Starting Salary
$26,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the large city of Austin, St. Edward's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 43rd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 30 international business students who graduated with this degree at St. Edward's University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the international business program earn around $38,839 in their early career salary.

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Best International Business Colleges by State

Explore the best international business colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 416
Arizona 287 395
Oklahoma 257 93
New Mexico 219 14

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International Business is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.

International Business Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1,140

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 50,132
Accounting 12,599
General Business/Commerce 7,646
Finance & Financial Management 7,057
Marketing 6,767
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 4,445
Human Resource Management 3,926
Management Information Systems 2,364
Business Support & Assistant Services 2,205
Hospitality Management 1,831

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