2026 Best International Business Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best International Business master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 562 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best International Business school in the United States. Set in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,758. Typical International Business student debt is $13,296. Get the full Duke University report
University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #2 on this year's International Business ranking in the United States. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public school based in Charlottesville, VA. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete their International Business program here. More on University Of Virginia Main Campus
A rank of #3 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania
A rank of #4 makes Georgetown University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,089 in tuition and fees. The median International Business program debt is $14,447. Get the full Georgetown University report
University Of Delaware did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. University Of Delaware International Business students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. See the full University Of Delaware profile
Pepperdine University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit school based in Malibu, CA. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,918. The median International Business program debt is $23,645. Get the full Pepperdine University report
George Washington University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Based in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. George Washington University International Business students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. Read more about George Washington University
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Set in Columbia, SC, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans. More on University Of South Carolina Columbia
Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Set in New Orleans, LA, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. The median International Business program debt is $21,500. More on Tulane University Of Louisiana
Tufts University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Located in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. Typical International Business student debt is $17,074. Read the full report on Tufts University
Northeastern University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $66,162. Students borrow a median of $25,729 to complete their International Business program here. See the full Northeastern University profile
Saint Louis University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #13 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. About 80% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,760. Graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. More on Saint Louis University Main Campus
University Of Miami came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Coral Gables, FL. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,616. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete their International Business program here. Read more about University Of Miami
Arizona State University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Based in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Graduates carry a median of $17,764 in student loans. Get the full Arizona State University report
Seattle University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Based in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,721. Typical International Business student debt is $22,289. Read more about Seattle University
Bryant University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Based in Smithfield, RI, Bryant University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $52,677. Students borrow a median of $26,790 to complete their International Business program here. Read more about Bryant University
American University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Set in Washington, DC, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. The median International Business program debt is $24,139. See the full American University profile
Lawrence Technological University placed #19 among International Business schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Southfield, MI. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $44,760. Graduates carry a median of $27,799 in student loans. More on Lawrence Technological University
California Lutheran University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. California Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit school based in Thousand Oaks, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $52,560. Students borrow a median of $22,727 to complete their International Business program here. More on California Lutheran University
Xavier University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Cincinnati, OH, Xavier University is a private not-for-profit institution. Xavier University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,425. Students borrow a median of $26,614 to complete their International Business program here. More on Xavier University
The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #22 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Richardson, TX. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates 76% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,644, while out-of-state students pay about $40,144. The median International Business program debt is $17,734. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Dallas
University Of Scranton ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Set in Scranton, PA, University Of Scranton is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $53,777. The median International Business program debt is $26,500. Read the full report on University Of Scranton
University Of Colorado Denver came in at #24 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Denver, CO. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,383, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. Graduates carry a median of $26,582 in student loans. More on University Of Colorado Denver
Brandeis University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Located in Waltham, MA, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,080. Brandeis University International Business students take on a median of $25,653 in debt. Read more about Brandeis University
Valparaiso University placed #26 among International Business schools in the United States. Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit school based in Valparaiso, IN. About 70% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $48,450 in tuition and fees. Typical International Business student debt is $26,724. More on Valparaiso University
Rest of the Top 50 Best International Business Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Northeastern University Global Network came in at #27 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,688. Typical International Business student debt is $27,055. Read the full report on Northeastern University Global Network
Baldwin Wallace College did well this year, earning the #28 position. Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit school based in Berea, OH. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $39,832. Typical International Business student debt is $27,307. Read more about Baldwin Wallace College
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school based in Scottsdale, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Typical International Business student debt is $23,742. Read the full report on Arizona State University Skysong
Ashford University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Set in San Diego, CA, Ashford University is a private for-profit institution. Ashford University graduates 10% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,960. The median International Business program debt is $27,195. Read the full report on Ashford University
Oklahoma Christian University placed #32 among International Business schools in the United States. Based in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. In-state tuition and fees run about $27,180. Students borrow a median of $24,721 to complete their International Business program here. Read the full report on Oklahoma Christian University
University Of Toledo came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in Toledo, OH, University Of Toledo is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, compared with $21,517 for out-of-state students. Typical International Business student debt is $24,923. More on University Of Toledo
Fashion Institute Of Technology ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Fashion Institute Of Technology is a public school based in New York, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,174, with out-of-state students paying around $22,696. Graduates carry a median of $17,912 in student loans. More on Fashion Institute Of Technology
University Of St Thomas Texas landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. University Of St Thomas Texas is a private not-for-profit school based in Houston, TX. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,634. University Of St Thomas Texas International Business students take on a median of $23,628 in debt. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Texas
Central Michigan University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Located in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Central Michigan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. Students from in state pay about $15,480 in tuition and fees. Typical International Business student debt is $27,857. More on Central Michigan University
Florida Institute Of Technology Online ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Florida Institute Of Technology Online is a private not-for-profit school based in Melbourne, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,780. Graduates carry a median of $38,188 in student loans. Read the full report on Florida Institute Of Technology Online
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #38 among International Business schools in the United States. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public school based in Greensboro, NC. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,661, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro International Business students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro report
Hofstra University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hempstead, NY. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $57,660. Hofstra University International Business students take on a median of $24,848 in debt. Read more about Hofstra University
Mount Mercy University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Mount Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,878. Typical International Business student debt is $27,709. Read more about Mount Mercy University
Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit school based in Mequon, WI. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,470. Concordia University Wisconsin International Business students take on a median of $27,172 in debt. Get the full Concordia University Wisconsin report
Pace University New York ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,510. Typical International Business student debt is $25,000. See the full Pace University New York profile
Dyouville College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Based in Buffalo, NY, Dyouville College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,940. Dyouville College International Business students take on a median of $30,232 in debt. Get the full Dyouville College report
Lindenwood University came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Located in Saint Charles, MO, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,600. Graduates carry a median of $28,663 in student loans. Read the full report on Lindenwood University
University Of Memphis ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. University Of Memphis is a public school based in Memphis, TN. About 51% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,728 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,384. The median International Business program debt is $21,500. Get the full University Of Memphis report
Florida International University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Located in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. Florida International University posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete their International Business program here. Get the full Florida International University report
Gwynedd Mercy College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Based in Gwynedd Valley, PA, Gwynedd Mercy College is a private not-for-profit institution. Gwynedd Mercy College posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Students from in state pay about $40,838 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $29,764 in student loans. Get the full Gwynedd Mercy College report
Gardner Webb University placed #49 among International Business schools in the United States. Based in Boiling Springs, NC, Gardner Webb University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,750. Typical International Business student debt is $25,033. Get the full Gardner Webb University report
National University placed #50 among International Business schools in the United States. Based in San Diego, CA, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. National University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,284. Graduates carry a median of $30,426 in student loans. Read the full report on National University
Dallas Baptist University came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Based in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Dallas Baptist University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,190. Dallas Baptist University International Business students take on a median of $22,819 in debt. Read more about Dallas Baptist University
Colorado State University Global Campus did well this year, earning the #52 position. Located in Denver, CO, Colorado State University Global Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,000. The median International Business program debt is $31,361. Read the full report on Colorado State University Global Campus
University At Buffalo ranked #53 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. This public school is set in Buffalo, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. University At Buffalo International Business students take on a median of $22,782 in debt. Read more about University At Buffalo
Related International Business Rankings
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- Best International Business Schools (All Levels)
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- Best International Business Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best International Business Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best International Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best International Business Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best International Business Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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).
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