Best International Business Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$402,182
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,452
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
PA | +$602,493 | $75,445 | $36,707 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Iowa
Grad rate: 73.4% |
IA | +$501,097 | $70,114 | $26,883 | $25,407 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Grad rate: 67.4% |
AZ | +$493,265 | $69,215 | $28,047 | $17,028 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Grad rate: 49.6% |
WI | +$11,874 | $45,465 | $22,174 | $26,112 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best International Business Degrees by State
Browse International Business programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.