U.S. median for this major: $73,640.
College Scorecard field of study; 35 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 28% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,250.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,705. College Scorecard.
LSU International Business: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Louisiana colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
International Business nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses LSU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,056 | $56,924 | 1.7 years |
| $30–48k | $15,696 | $68,435 | 2.1 years |
| $48–75k | $20,223 | $88,172 | 2.7 years |
| $75–110k | $23,878 | $104,108 | 3.2 years |
| $110k+ | $26,489 | $115,492 | 3.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (46% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of International Business graduates 4 years after graduating ($65,326) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $32,838 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for International Business graduates
General and Operations Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Chief Executives
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at LSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About LSU
- Acceptance rate: 73% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 69% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,251
- Full cost breakdown · all 83 majors · overview
Related majors at LSU
- Business Administration$64,590
- Finance$95,302
- Management Science / Analytics$80,498
- Entrepreneurship—
- Public Administration—
LSU International Business questions
How much do LSU International Business graduates earn?
International Business graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median $65,326 four years after graduating and $49,890 one year after. The U.S. median for International Business graduates across 111 colleges is $73,640.
How much debt do LSU International Business graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Business graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $18,000, about 28% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,250.
Where does LSU rank for International Business in Louisiana?
Of 1 Louisiana colleges reporting International Business graduate earnings, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do International Business graduates get?
A common career is general and operations managers, with a median wage of $107,140 in the Baton Rouge, LA area and $105,770 nationally. Others include chief executives.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College International Business: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-and-mechanical-college/majors/international-business (College Scorecard and BLS data).