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2026 Best International Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region

17 Colleges in the United States
485 International Business Degrees Awarded
$53,552 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Business degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 102 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international business students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for International Business in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the international business degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in International Business

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No school ranked higher than University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign this year for international business. This very large public university is located in the city of Champaign. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 international business students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. International Business graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $57,461 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,778. Get the full international business details for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international business, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 28 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $66,591. Typical student debt for the program is $14,000. Read more about the international business program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Miami University Oxford is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international business, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the town of Oxford. About 80% of students finish within six years. Miami University Oxford awarded about 10 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business degree from Miami University Oxford earn around $49,700 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,177. Get the full international business details for Miami University Oxford

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best international business schools. Valparaiso University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Valparaiso. Valparaiso University graduates 70% of students within six years. Valparaiso University awarded about 16 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business degree from Valparaiso University earn around $51,987 in the first couple years of their career. Valparaiso University graduates carry a median of $26,724 in student loans. More information about a degree in international business from Valparaiso University

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Illinois State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international business, landing the #5 spot this year. Illinois State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal. Illinois State University graduates 64% of students within six years. About 44 international business degrees were awarded at Illinois State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business degree from Illinois State University earn around $52,491 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,059 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in international business from Illinois State University

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Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for international business this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 51 international business students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $57,678. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the international business program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #7 among the best international business schools. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 20 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business program make about $49,911 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,574. Get the full international business details for University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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Grand Valley State University came in at #8 for international business this year. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 12 international business degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business degree from Grand Valley State University earn around $58,746 in the first couple years of their career. Grand Valley State University graduates carry a median of $24,397 in student loans. Read more about the international business program at Grand Valley State University

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University placed #9 among the best international business schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 international business students who graduated with this degree at Butler University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business degree from Butler University earn around $68,222 in the first couple years of their career. Butler University graduates carry a median of $25,351 in student loans. Get the full international business details for Butler University

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Loyola University Chicago earned the #10 position for international business this year. Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 international business students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business program make about $55,496 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the international business program at Loyola University Chicago

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #11 for international business this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 international business students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $51,599. Typical student debt for the program is $21,942. Read more about the international business program at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Ohio University Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best international business schools. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 15 international business degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $57,396. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the international business program at Ohio University Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse placed #13 among the best international business schools. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public school located in the city of La Crosse. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates 71% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse awarded about 10 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business program make about $49,463 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates carry a median of $20,475 in student loans. See the full international business program report for University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Northwood University Michigan landed the #14 spot for international business this year. Located in the city of Midland, Northwood University Michigan is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 63% of students finish within six years. Northwood University Michigan awarded about 11 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from Northwood University Michigan generally make around $50,791. Typical student debt for the program is $25,344. See the full international business program report for Northwood University Michigan

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #15 spot for international business this year. This large public university is located in the town of Bowling Green. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 international business students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. International Business graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $53,188 early in their careers. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full international business details for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Cleveland State University placed #16 among the best international business schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public university. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cleveland State University awarded about 17 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business degree from Cleveland State University earn around $49,648 in the first couple years of their career. Cleveland State University graduates carry a median of $26,336 in student loans. More information about a degree in international business from Cleveland State University

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Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University came in at #17 for international business this year. Located in the suburb of Granville, Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Denison University graduates 79% of students within six years. Denison University awarded about 42 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international business program make about $53,516 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,960. See the full international business program report for Denison University

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Augustana College Illinois came in at #18 for international business this year. Augustana College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rock Island. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 international business degrees were awarded at Augustana College Illinois in the most recent year. Students who receive their international business degree from Augustana College Illinois earn around $37,350 in the first couple years of their career. Augustana College Illinois graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Get the full international business details for Augustana College Illinois

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned the #19 position for international business this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 36 international business students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international business degree from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn around $42,826 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,112 to complete this degree. Get the full international business details for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Madonna University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best international business schools. Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Livonia. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 41 international business degrees were awarded at Madonna University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international business program make about $56,984 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,896. See the full international business program report for Madonna University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 102 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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