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2023 Most Popular International Business Schools in the Plains States Region

60 Colleges
$46,185 Avg Salary
$22,039 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Business School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, international business was ranked #91 in the country. In fact 9,101 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular International Business Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 60 schools in the Plains States Region 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular International Business Colleges.

#1

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Our analysis found Saint Louis University to be the most popular school for international business students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

On average, international business graduates from SLU take out $24,125 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on International Business at Saint Louis University

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular International Business Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, international business graduates from Iowa take out $25,982 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular International Business Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that international business majors at UMN Twin Cities take out is $19,600.

Full International Business at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report

The excellent programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best international business schools in the Plains States Region . Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.

Read full report on International Business at Iowa State University

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a great place for international business students. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Wichita State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for international business students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that international business majors at WSU take out is $18,450.

Full International Business at Wichita State University Report

#7

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

Columbia College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular International Business Schools in the Plains States Region list. Columbia College Missouri is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia.

Read full report on International Business at Columbia College

With a ranking of #7, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for international business students. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mankato.

Read full report on International Business at Minnesota State University - Mankato

Minot State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Business Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. MSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Minot.

Full International Business at Minot State University Report

#10

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular international business programs. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on International Business at Augsburg University

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for International Business students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular International Business Schools in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
11 Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO
11 Drake University Des Moines, IA

Best International Business Colleges by State

Explore the best international business colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 111
Minnesota 92
Kansas 47
Iowa 95
Nebraska 50
North Dakota 20
South Dakota 2

One of 21 majors within the area of study, international business has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 25 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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