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Best International Business Schools in Illinois

2023 Best International Business Schools in Illinois

14 Colleges
$45,036 Avg Salary
$25,424 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Business School for You

With 169 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, international business is the #126 most popular major in Illinois.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best International Business Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best International Business Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for international business majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best International Business Schools

#1

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Illinois Wesleyan University the best school in Illinois for international business students. Illinois Wesleyan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bloomington.

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Out of the 14 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Illinois State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Illinois State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Normal.

The average amount in student loans that international business majors at Illinois State take out is $24,997.

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#3

Bradley University

Peoria, IL

The excellent programs at Bradley University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best international business schools in Illinois. Located in the midsize city of Peoria, Bradley is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Augustana College

Rock Island, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Augustana College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best International Business Schools in Illinois list. Augustana is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Rock Island.

After completing their degree, international business graduates from Augustana carry an average student debtload of $26,500.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Loyola University Chicago. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best International Business Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, international business majors at Loyola Chicago accumulate an average of around $24,776 in student debt.

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#6

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best International Business Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the large suburb of Elmhurst, Elmhurst is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Dominican University ranked #7 on this year’s Best International Business Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL

Monmouth College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for international business students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Monmouth, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#9

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

Lewis University ranked #9 on this year’s Best International Business Schools in Illinois list. Lewis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville.

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University of St Francis landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international business programs. University of Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Joliet.

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Best International Business Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 436
Ohio 368
Indiana 66
Wisconsin 122

International Business is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
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