Compare 11 International Business. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $62,512.
The highest-earning International Business program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $65K earnings gap across 11 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Villanova University's International Business program leads with graduates earning $87K, well above the state average of $63K. Close behind, Drexel University produces graduates earning $86K despite a 78% acceptance rate—proving accessible programs can deliver top outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Dickinson College graduates borrow $19K and face just a 4.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.23.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $86,976 | 36 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Manageable |
| #2 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $86,072 | 24 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #3 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | $81,762 | 70 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,729 | Manageable |
| #4 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $78,112 | 33 | $25,500 | Excellent | $42,436 | Challenging |
| #5 | $59,046 | 12 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #6 | Temple UniversityPublic | $58,397 | 88 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #7 | $58,042 | 12 | $26,798 | Good | $26,073 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Arcadia UniversityPrivate | $55,700 | 20 | $27,000 | Good | $29,652 | High |
| #9 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $54,661 | 11 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #10 | Elizabethtown CollegePrivate | $46,673 | 8 | $27,000 | Manageable | $51,299 | High |
| #11 | King's CollegePrivate | $22,192 | 10 | $27,000 | High | $35,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
