2026 Best International Business Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best International Business associate’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 562 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 International Business Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Waukesha County Technical College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,803, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. Students borrow a median of $16,595 to complete their International Business program here. Read the full report on Waukesha County Technical College
Out of the 562 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Berkeley College Woodland Park landed the #2 spot. This private for-profit school is set in Woodland Park, NJ. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $28,320. Berkeley College Woodland Park International Business students take on a median of $38,350 in debt. Get the full Berkeley College Woodland Park report
El Centro College came in at #3 on this year's International Business ranking in the United States. El Centro College is a public school based in Dallas, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,900. Students borrow a median of $14,557 to complete their International Business program here. Read more about El Centro College
A rank of #4 makes Cuyahoga Community College District one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Typical International Business student debt is $14,636. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
The strong International Business programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public school based in Wellesley Hills, MA. Students from in state pay about $5,856 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,800. Students borrow a median of $11,008 to complete their International Business program here. See the full Massachusetts Bay Community College profile
Cerritos College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Located in Norwalk, CA, Cerritos College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,364, compared with $12,004 for out-of-state students. Cerritos College International Business students take on a median of $11,306 in debt. Read more about Cerritos College
Tulsa Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Based in Tulsa, OK, Tulsa Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. The median International Business program debt is $15,789. Read more about Tulsa Community College
Houston Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. This public school is set in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. Students borrow a median of $19,223 to complete their International Business program here. More on Houston Community College
Berkeley College New York ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Based in New York, NY, Berkeley College New York is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $28,529. Students borrow a median of $43,951 to complete their International Business program here. Read the full report on Berkeley College New York
Oakland Community College placed #10 among International Business schools in the United States. Oakland Community College is a public school based in Auburn Hills, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete their International Business program here. See the full Oakland Community College profile
San Jacinto Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. This public school is set in Pasadena, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,490, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. The median International Business program debt is $11,376. More on San Jacinto Community College
Monroe Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Set in Rochester, NY, Monroe Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,006, with out-of-state students paying around $11,056. The median International Business program debt is $12,921. Read more about Monroe Community College
Austin Community College District came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Located in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,550, while out-of-state students pay about $10,590. Austin Community College District International Business students take on a median of $14,519 in debt. Read more about Austin Community College District
Tompkins Cortland Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. This public school is set in Dryden, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,970, while out-of-state students pay about $12,855. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete their International Business program here. Read more about Tompkins Cortland Community College
Santa Ana College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Santa Ana, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, compared with $10,756 for out-of-state students. Santa Ana College International Business students take on a median of $11,196 in debt. More on Santa Ana College
Broome Community College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Binghamton, NY, Broome Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,624 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,288. Graduates carry a median of $16,830 in student loans. Read the full report on Broome Community College
Glendale Community College Glendale Ca did well this year, earning the #17 position. Set in Glendale, CA, Glendale Community College Glendale Ca is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,191, with out-of-state students paying around $10,935. Typical International Business student debt is $19,800. Get the full Glendale Community College Glendale Ca report
Pasadena City College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Set in Pasadena, CA, Pasadena City College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,180, compared with $10,924 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete their International Business program here. See the full Pasadena City College profile
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Get the full Arizona State University Skysong report
Saint Louis University Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Read more about Saint Louis University Main Campus
Strayer University South Carolina did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read the full report on Strayer University South Carolina
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro report
William Paterson University Of New Jersey landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. See the full William Paterson University Of New Jersey profile
Bryant University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Bryant University
Auburn University At Montgomery ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Read more about Auburn University At Montgomery
Rest of the Top 50 Best International Business Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
La Sierra University placed #26 among International Business schools in the United States. More on La Sierra University
Stephen F Austin State University placed #27 among International Business schools in the United States. More on Stephen F Austin State University
University Of St Thomas Minnesota did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read more about University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Oklahoma Baptist University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Read the full report on Oklahoma Baptist University
University Of Dayton did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on University Of Dayton
Fashion Institute Of Technology landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. See the full Fashion Institute Of Technology profile
Metropolitan Community College Area placed #32 among International Business schools in the United States. More on Metropolitan Community College Area
Bucknell University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Bucknell University
Canisius College
Canisius College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Canisius College report
Dominican University placed #35 among International Business schools in the United States. Read the full report on Dominican University
Georgia State University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Georgia State University report
Saint Edwards University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Saint Edwards University
Lindenwood University came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read more about Lindenwood University
The University Of Montana came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on The University Of Montana
Lynn University
Lynn University placed #40 among International Business schools in the United States. Read the full report on Lynn University
Cornerstone University placed #41 among International Business schools in the United States. See the full Cornerstone University profile
Whitworth University placed #42 among International Business schools in the United States. Read the full report on Whitworth University
Arizona State University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Get the full Arizona State University report
Chestnut Hill College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. See the full Chestnut Hill College profile
Duke University
Duke University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Read more about Duke University
Universidad Metropolitana placed #46 among International Business schools in the United States. Get the full Universidad Metropolitana report
Florida Atlantic University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Read more about Florida Atlantic University
Marymount Manhattan College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Marymount Manhattan College
Saint Peters College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Read more about Saint Peters College
Fairfield University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. See the full Fairfield University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 562 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).