Compare 36 International Business. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $54,603.
International Business programs produce graduates earning between $52,670 and $94,010—a $41K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 36 ranked programs in the Midwest, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Wisconsin-Madison's International Business program leads with graduates earning $94,010, significantly above the $54,603 regional average. University of Dayton follows at $74,631, while Marquette University delivers $73,820—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Wisconsin-Madison graduates borrow $20,484 and face just a 3.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. When parent loans are included, families still maintain a manageable 10.2% burden, making it both the top performer and best value.
Highest program earnings: $94,010
Strong outcomes ($74,631) with 62% acceptance
3.9% payment burden | Excellent
10.2% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $94,010 | 34 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Good | |
| #2 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $74,631 | 46 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #3 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $73,820 | 21 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Challenging |
| #4 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $72,684 | 186 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Good |
| #5 | $72,435 | 27 | $24,500 | Excellent | $26,392 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $69,493 | 34 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Butler UniversityPrivate | $66,305 | 14 | $26,000 | Good | $52,434 | High |
| #8 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $63,327 | 19 | $20,500 | Excellent | $14,306 | Manageable |
| #9 | $60,942 | 65 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $59,002 | 9 | $25,000 | Good | $12,953 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $58,221 | 27 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $57,396 | 18 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Drake UniversityPrivate | $55,964 | 14 | $23,000 | Good | $26,000 | Challenging |
| #14 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $55,512 | 14 | $22,869 | Good | $25,950 | Challenging |
| #15 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $55,496 | 15 | $23,879 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable |
| #16 | Denison UniversityPrivate | $53,516 | 39 | $26,000 | Good | $45,521 | High |
| #17 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $53,358 | 34 | $24,157 | Good | $54,045 | High |
| #18 | $53,265 | 10 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $53,188 | 36 | $25,000 | Good | $25,947 | Challenging | |
| #20 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $52,670 | 37 | $25,000 | Good | $34,177 | High |
| #21 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $52,357 | 13 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,405 | High |
| #22 | $50,270 | 8 | $20,909 | Good | $12,452 | Manageable | |
| #23 | Saint Norbert CollegePrivate | $49,498 | 10 | $26,731 | Manageable | $37,792 | High |
| #24 | $49,436 | 10 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | High | |
| #25 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | $47,260 | 9 | $26,942 | Manageable | $28,500 | 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.
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