Compare 18 International Business. programs in the West. Average earnings: $56,721.
International Business programs produce graduates earning between $35,060 and $76,666—a $42K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 18 ranked programs in the West, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of San Diego's International Business program leads with graduates earning $76,666, well above the $56,721 regional average. Seattle University follows at $72,119 with a 76% acceptance rate, proving accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes. University of San Francisco rounds out the top three at $69,821.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. San Diego State University graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $67,271 post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of San DiegoPrivate | $76,666 | 38 | $22,940 | Excellent | $56,559 | Challenging |
| #2 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $72,119 | 24 | $19,883 | Excellent | $37,520 | Manageable |
| #3 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | $69,821 | 57 | $23,000 | Excellent | $44,413 | Challenging |
| #4 | $69,214 | 40 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $67,271 | 140 | $15,000 | Excellent | $25,565 | Manageable | |
| #6 | University Of DenverPrivate | $64,023 | 35 | $21,844 | Excellent | $27,813 | Manageable |
| #7 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | $62,755 | 8 | $23,219 | Excellent | $26,000 | Challenging |
| #8 | $60,844 | 32 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $56,511 | 28 | $20,500 | Good | $18,968 | Manageable |
| #10 | $54,544 | 33 | $18,922 | Good | $26,150 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $53,768 | 47 | $19,450 | Good | $20,906 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $49,269 | 77 | $13,750 | Excellent | $16,538 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Pepperdine UniversityPrivate | $48,418 | 28 | $23,510 | Manageable | $41,309 | High |
| #14 | $46,964 | 49 | $18,500 | Good | $30,988 | High | |
| #15 | $45,094 | 52 | $19,500 | Good | $23,519 | High | |
| #16 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $44,835 | 25 | $14,340 | Good | $13,923 | Challenging |
| #17 | Westminster UniversityPrivate | $43,798 | 5 | $22,250 | Manageable | $25,834 | High |
| #18 | $35,060 | 14 | $17,095 | Challenging | $10,166 | High |
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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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