General
International Business
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for International Business.
Entry Level Salary
$46,856
Median Salary
$94,391
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
33.4%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,775,640
Entry (Early)
$46,856
Median (Prime)
$94,391
High (Prime)
$93,713
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-33k
+360k
+354k
$25k / yr
-123k
+270k
+264k
$50k / yr
-213k
+180k
+174k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
26
26
$25k / yr
Never
30
30
$50k / yr
Never
36
36
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-113%
248%
243%
$50k / yr
-98%
83%
80%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate30.5%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Management occupations
6.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$47,195
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$112,089|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Financial managers
3.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$65,757
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$112,550|$161,700
openings
74,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +14.8%
Top executives
3.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$101,295
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$193,586|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Accountants and auditors
2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$23,973
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,000|$81,680
openings
124,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.6%
Management analysts
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,907
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$93,713|$101,190
openings
98,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.8%
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$35,397
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$104,125|$74,100
openings
142,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.6%
Customer service representatives
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$47,271
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$65,757|$42,830
openings
341,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.5%
Marketing managers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,915
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$95,647|$161,030
openings
34,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.6%
Lawyers, judges, and related workers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,872
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$130,000|$144,040
openings
34,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4%
Project management specialists
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$58,994
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$93,713|$100,750
openings
78,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| international business. | Undergrad Certificate | 25 | $54,920 - $91,117 |
| international business. | Associate's Degree | 28 | Data N/A |
| international business. | Bachelor's Degree | 366 | $38,062 - $159,452 |
| international business. | Post-bacc Certificate | 3 | $100,297 - $100,297 |
| international business. | Master's Degree | 86 | $73,400 - $185,418 |
| international business. | Doctoral Degree | 6 | $135,646 - $135,646 |
| international business. | Level 99 | 4 | $112,135 - $112,135 |