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International business graduate programs: earnings and debt by school

71 colleges award master's degrees in international business. Graduates of the typical program earned $87,299 a year after finishing, and those who borrowed left with a median of $57,354 in federal loans taken at the school.

Master's programs71

Graduates in 2023-241,252

Typical median debt$57,354

Typical earnings 1 yr after$87,299

Typical earnings 4 yrs after$116,772

Earnings to debt1.5x

Official field: International Business. Admission figures such as LSAT, MCAT or GRE scores are not part of this federal data, so check each school.

Degree level	Programs	Typical earnings 1 yr after	Typical median debt
Master's	71	$87,299	$57,354
Doctoral	8	n/a	n/a

Is it worth it? Debt vs first-year pay

Each dot is one master's program. Dots above the dashed line have graduates earning more in their first year than the program's median debt.

Earnings above median debt Debt above first-year earnings

Master's programs in international business

Highest first-year earnings

Duke University$216,512

Tulane University of Louisiana$172,949

Georgetown University$131,762

Tufts University$120,345

University of Delaware$96,784

Bryant University$89,737

Arizona State University Campus Immersion$87,299

Arizona State University Digital Immersion$87,299

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College	Graduates (2023-24)	Earnings 1 yr after	Earnings 4 yrs after	Median debt
Duke UniversityDurham, NC	50	$216,512	$185,418	$138,905
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC	38	$131,762	$145,272	$110,471
Tufts UniversityMedford, MA	18	$120,345	$137,230	n/a
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ	70	$87,299	$119,828	$46,818
Arizona State University Digital ImmersionScottsdale, AZ	209	$87,299	$119,828	$46,818
University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA	29	n/a	$117,994	n/a
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC	117	$81,305	$115,551	$20,500
Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI	4	n/a	$101,449	n/a
Colorado State University GlobalDenver, CO	4	n/a	$92,506	n/a
Hult International Business SchoolCambridge, MA	151	$67,142	$85,834	$67,890
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL	66	$65,138	$85,495	$39,021
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA	20	$80,143	$73,400	n/a
Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA	18	$172,949	n/a	n/a
University of DelawareNewark, DE	22	$96,784	n/a	n/a
Bryant UniversitySmithfield, RI	11	$89,737	n/a	n/a
The University of Arizona Global CampusChandler, AZ	3	$82,445	n/a	n/a
American UniversityWashington, DC	10	$68,420	n/a	n/a
Amberton UniversityGarland, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ana G. Mendez UniversityOrlando, FL	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA	20	n/a	n/a	n/a
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Cleary UniversityHowell, MI	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Cornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids, MI	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Daemen UniversityAmherst, NY	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Fashion Institute of TechnologyNew York, NY	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs, NC	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
George Washington UniversityWashington, DC	23	n/a	n/a	n/a
Goldey-Beacom CollegeWilmington, DE	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-MetroSan Juan, PR	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield, MI	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lincoln UniversityOakland, CA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Madonna UniversityLivonia, MI	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Maine Maritime AcademyCastine, ME	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Millennia Atlantic UniversityDoral, FL	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
North Central CollegeNaperville, IL	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston, MA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oklahoma Christian UniversityEdmond, OK	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Pace UniversityNew York, NY	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA	51	n/a	n/a	$133,869
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-PoncePonce, PR	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Saint Peter's UniversityJersey City, NJ	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
St. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens, FL	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tiffin UniversityTiffin, OH	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Touro UniversityNew York, NY	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Troy UniversityTroy, AL	34	n/a	n/a	n/a
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey CampusSan Juan, PR	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo CampusGurabo, PR	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MemphisMemphis, TN	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL	55	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North FloridaJacksonville, FL	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ScrantonScranton, PA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ToledoToledo, OH	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of the Potomac-Washington DC CampusWashington, DC	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of the SouthwestHobbs, NM	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Webber International UniversityBabson Park, FL	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Westcliff UniversityIrvine, CA	14	n/a	n/a	n/a

Doctoral programs in international business

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College	Graduates (2023-24)	Earnings 1 yr after	Earnings 4 yrs after	Median debt
California Intercontinental UniversitySioux Falls, SD	6	n/a	$135,646	n/a
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-MetroSan Juan, PR	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San GermanSan German, PR	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSan Juan, PR	1	n/a	n/a	n/a

Frequently asked questions

How much do international business graduates earn?

Graduates of the typical master's program earned a median of $87,299 one year after finishing, in 2024 dollars.

How much debt do international business graduate students take on?

The typical program's graduates who borrowed left with a median of $57,354 in federal loans taken at that school. Undergraduate loans are not included.

Undergraduate: International business major

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.