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2023 Most Popular International Business Schools in Illinois

21 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular International Business Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Illinois to see which 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.

Check out the international business programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

Our 2023 rankings named Illinois State University the most popular school in Illinois for international business students. Illinois State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Normal.

International Business majors at Illinois State take out an average of $24,997 in student loans while working on their egree.

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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 #2 on this year’s Most Popular 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.

International Business majors at Loyola Chicago take out an average of $24,776 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full International Business at Loyola University Chicago Report

#3

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 #3 on this year’s Most Popular International Business Schools in Illinois list. Augustana is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rock Island.

The average amount in student loans that international business majors at Augustana take out is $26,500.

Full International Business at Augustana College Report

#4

Bradley University

Peoria, IL

The excellent programs at Bradley University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best international business schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Peoria, Bradley is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Full International Business at Bradley University Report

The excellent programs at University of St Francis helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best international business schools in Illinois. University of Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Joliet.

Full International Business at University of St Francis Report

#5

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Dominican University is a great place for international business students. Located in the suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full International Business at Dominican University Report

#7

Millikin University

Decatur, IL

Millikin University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Business Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the small city of Decatur, Millikin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on International Business at Millikin University

#8

North Central College

Naperville, IL

North Central College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular international business programs. North Central is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Naperville.

Read full report on International Business at North Central College

#9

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for international business students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Elmhurst, Elmhurst is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on International Business at Elmhurst University

#10

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

Lewis University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular international business programs. Lewis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville.

Read full report on International Business at Lewis University

Best International Business Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular International Business Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

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 21 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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