Compare 42 International Business. programs in the South. Average earnings: $58,369.
With top graduates earning $101,930, International Business stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $43K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
George Washington University's International Business program leads with graduates earning $101,930, followed closely by Georgetown at $101,821. The average across 42 Southern programs is $58,369, yet University of Delaware ($92,663) demonstrates how regional programs compete with prestigious names while offering better admission odds at 65%.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Georgetown graduates borrow $15,500 and face just a 2.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, University of Georgia leads with an 8.6% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $101,930 | 132 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Good |
| #2 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $101,821 | 78 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Good |
| #3 | University Of DelawarePublic | $92,663 | 39 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $90,029 | 119 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Good |
| #5 | $89,299 | 143 | $21,500 | Excellent | $31,393 | Good | |
| #6 | $80,589 | 34 | $18,000 | Excellent | $21,495 | Good | |
| #7 | $77,958 | 27 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Manageable | |
| #8 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $74,400 | 108 | $24,211 | Excellent | $53,549 | Challenging |
| #9 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $73,860 | 21 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Manageable |
| #10 | $73,504 | 20 | $20,231 | Excellent | $21,919 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $71,738 | 41 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Manageable | |
| #12 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $67,678 | 45 | $23,250 | Excellent | $35,971 | Challenging |
| #13 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $64,220 | 31 | $21,500 | Excellent | $28,086 | Manageable |
| #14 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $62,711 | 36 | $24,803 | Good | $28,135 | Challenging |
| #15 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $62,473 | 16 | $23,000 | Excellent | $50,786 | High |
| #16 | $60,027 | 61 | $17,236 | Excellent | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $59,105 | 14 | $21,000 | Excellent | $43,605 | High |
| #18 | $58,674 | 27 | $23,833 | Good | $19,000 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $58,221 | 8 | $26,000 | Good | $50,215 | High | |
| #20 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $57,017 | 52 | $25,500 | Good | $40,054 | High |
| #21 | $56,391 | 46 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Manageable | |
| #22 | $56,343 | 585 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $55,509 | 41 | $20,500 | Good | $33,574 | Challenging | |
| #24 | University Of MemphisPublic | $55,177 | 33 | $23,300 | Good | $15,393 | Manageable |
| #25 | $54,622 | 44 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Manageable |
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