2026 Best International Business Schools in Minnesota

International Business is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international business programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international business students pursuing a degree.

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• Best International Business Schools in Minnesota

Best Schools for International Business in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international business education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in International Business

1

Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 International Business Degrees Awarded

$53,088 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Minnesota State University Mankato, our #1 school for international business. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 11 international business degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,088. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete this degree. Read more about the international business program at Minnesota State University Mankato

2

Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN

10 International Business Degrees Awarded

$59,409 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Augsburg College one of the top schools for international business. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 international business degrees were awarded at Augsburg College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, international business degree recipients from Augsburg College generally make around $59,409. Typical student debt for the program is $26,319. More information about a degree in international business from Augsburg College

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 14 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.