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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for International Business.

Entry Level Salary
$48,233
Median Salary
$94,000
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
33.1%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $3,760,000
Entry (Early)
$48,233
Median (Prime)
$94,000
High (Prime)
$97,791

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 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
-21k
+359k
+389k
$25k / yr
-111k
+269k
+299k
$50k / yr
-201k
+179k
+209k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
26
25
$25k / yr
Never
30
29
$50k / yr
Never
36
35

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-102%
247%
275%
$50k / yr
-92%
82%
96%
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).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate30.9%
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
$48,582
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$116,000|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Financial managers

3.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$74,148
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$120,000|$166,570
openings
65,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.7%

Top executives

3.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$104,271
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$191,860|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

Accountants and auditors

2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,155
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,057|$83,680
openings
115,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%

Management analysts

2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,990
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$99,000|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%

Marketing managers

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,440
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$109,309|$166,790
openings
34,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.9%

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$46,153
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$104,451|$76,460
openings
123,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%

General and operations managers

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$58,298
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$97,164|$105,770
openings
285,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%

Customer service representatives

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,229|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%

Lawyers, judges, and related workers

1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$80,160
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$123,525|$155,120
openings
31,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.5%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

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 TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
international business.Undergrad Certificate21$54,920 - $91,117
international business.Associate's Degree24Data N/A
international business.Bachelor's Degree346$38,062 - $159,452
international business.Post-bacc Certificate1Data N/A
international business.Master's Degree69$39,693 - $185,418
international business.Doctoral Degree6$135,646 - $135,646