2023 Most Popular International Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best International Business Bachelor's Degree School for You
International Business is the #91 most popular major in the country with 9,101 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular International Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 83 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the International Business program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular International Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the international business bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
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Our analysis found Wayne State University to be the most popular school for international business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.
About 35% of the students majoring in international business at the school are women while 65% are male.
The average amount in student loans that international business majors at Wayne State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,835. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $174.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Dayton helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular international business schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 51 students majoring in international business at UDayton, 37% are male and 63% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular international business schools in the Great Lakes Region . UC is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.
About 54% of the students majoring in international business at the school are women while 46% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Illinois State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular International Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Illinois State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal.
About 56% of the students majoring in international business at the school are women while 44% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Madison helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular international business schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public school with a very large student population.
About 60% of the students majoring in international business at the school are women while 40% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, international business majors at UW - Madison accumulate an average of around $20,170 in student debt.
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Denison University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Denison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Granville.
Of the 42 students majoring in international business at Denison, 38% are male and 62% are female.
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Madonna University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular International Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Livonia, Madonna is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 41 students majoring in international business at Madonna, 59% are male and 41% are female.
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Loyola University Chicago landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree international business programs. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 82% of the international business majors at the school.
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Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 33 students majoring in international business at Ohio State, 30% are male and 70% are female.
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With a ranking of #10, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for international business students working on their bachelor’s degree. BGSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Bowling Green.
Women make up 69% of the international business majors at the school.
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Marquette University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
About 62% of the students majoring in international business at the school are women while 38% are male.
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Grand Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for international business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 86% of the international business majors at the school.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $148.
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Here are some additional popular schools for International Business students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular International Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Northwood University | Midland, MI |
| 13 | Ohio University - Athens Campus | Athens, OH |
| 15 | Butler University | Indianapolis, IN |
| 15 | Augustana College | Rock Island, IL |
Best International Business Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 436 |
| Ohio | 368 |
| Illinois | 169 |
| Indiana | 66 |
| Wisconsin | 122 |
International Business Related Majors
International Business is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to International Business
| 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 26 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Ninaras.
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