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2024 Best International Business Schools

356 Colleges in the United States
9,101 International Business Degrees Awarded
$50,156 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.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 356 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international business students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 9,101 degrees in international business during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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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. 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
Doctor'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. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

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 United States

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. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in International Business

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
108 International Business Degrees Awarded
$93,826 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in international business has to look into Georgetown University. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were about 108 international business students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available. International Business degree recipients from Georgetown University get an earnings boost of around $43,670 over the average income of international business graduates.

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
85 International Business Degrees Awarded
$151,472 Median Starting Salary

Duke University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international business. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were roughly 85 international business students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available. Those international business students who get their degree from Duke University make $101,316 more than the typical international business graduate.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
23rd Most Popular In PA
25.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Pennsylvania is a good option for students pursuing a degree in international business. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 4 international business students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA
56 International Business Degrees Awarded

University of Southern California is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in international business. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 56 international business students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
132 International Business Degrees Awarded
$60,116 Median Starting Salary

GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 132 international business students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the international business major at George Washington University get $9,960 more than the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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

UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were about 270 international business students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available. Those international business students who get their degree from University of South Carolina - Columbia earn $24,127 more than the standard international business grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
127 International Business Degrees Awarded
$61,027 Median Starting Salary

Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 127 international business students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year. Those international business students who get their degree from Northeastern University earn $10,871 more than the typical international business student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
176 International Business Degrees Awarded
44.3% Growth in Graduates

Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans. This university ranks 1st out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 176 international business students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the international business program make an average of $46,728 in their early career salary.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
129 International Business Degrees Awarded
7.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 129 international business students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. International Business degree recipients from University of Georgia receive an earnings boost of approximately $7,661 above the typical earnings of international business graduates.

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

Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 45 international business students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year. International Business degree recipients from University of Wisconsin - Madison earn a boost of around $3,238 over the average income of international business majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
97 International Business Degrees Awarded
5.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 97 international business students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year. International Business degree recipients from Fordham University earn a boost of approximately $13,191 over the typical earnings of international business graduates.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 International Business Degrees Awarded
$69,177 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.

There were approximately 32 international business students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the international business degree program at Villanova University earn $19,021 more than the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In FL
50 International Business Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 50 international business students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
182 International Business Degrees Awarded
27.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 182 international business students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the international business program earn about $51,228 in the first couple years of working.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
38 International Business Degrees Awarded

University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 38 international business students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 International Business Degrees Awarded
$51,769 Median Starting Salary

UD is a very large public university located in the suburb of Newark. This university ranks 1st out of 4 schools for overall quality in the state of Delaware.

There were about 60 international business students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international business program state that they receive average early career income of $51,769.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 International Business Degrees Awarded
$57,661 Median Starting Salary

UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were approximately 39 international business students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year. International Business degree recipients from University of Maryland - College Park get an earnings boost of around $7,505 over the average income of international business graduates.

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

ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tempe. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 288 international business students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the international business program at Arizona State University - Tempe make $24,382 above the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 International Business Degrees Awarded
$56,320 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 31 international business students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Those international business students who get their degree from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities receive $6,164 more than the standard international business grad.

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Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 International Business Degrees Awarded
$58,854 Median Starting Salary

Bryant is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Smithfield. This university ranks 3rd out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.

There were about 73 international business students who graduated with this degree at Bryant in the most recent year we have data available. Those international business students who get their degree from Bryant University receive $8,698 more than the average international business graduate.

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

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

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle. This university ranks 2nd out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 30 international business students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international business program report average early career income of $49,670.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 International Business Degrees Awarded
$43,756 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were roughly 33 international business students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the international business program report average early career earnings of $43,756.

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

Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waco. This university ranks 7th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 7 international business students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available. Those international business students who get their degree from Baylor University receive $5,995 more than the typical international business grad.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 International Business Degrees Awarded
15.6% Growth in Graduates

USD is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego. This university ranks 29th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 45 international business students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent data year. International Business degree recipients from University of San Diego earn a boost of around $2,322 above the average earnings of international business majors.

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Rest of the Top Best International Business Schools

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA
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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
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Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
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Remaining Award Winners

This list represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Best International Business Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 356 different United States international business schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
52 Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI
53 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX

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 award.

Rank College Location
54 University of Scranton Scranton, PA
55 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
56 University of Nevada - Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
57 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
58 Rollins College Winter Park, FL
59 University of Redlands Redlands, CA
60 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
61 American University Washington, DC
62 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
63 Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH
64 Tufts University Medford, MA
65 Baruch College New York, NY
66 Temple University Philadelphia, PA
67 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
68 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
69 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
70 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
71 Lynn University Boca Raton, FL

International Business by Region

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Region
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Rocky Mountains
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Middle Atlantic
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Southwest
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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 9,101

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382
Human Resource Management 28,787
Business Support & Assistant Services 19,119
Hospitality Management 17,689
Management Information Systems 13,680

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