U.S. median for this major: $73,640.
College Scorecard field of study; 32 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 29% 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 $67,408. College Scorecard.
Loyola University Chicago International Business: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 Loyola University Chicago'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 | $28,992 | $119,157 | 2.3 years |
| $30–48k | $28,663 | $117,805 | 2.3 years |
| $48–75k | $32,432 | $133,296 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $36,853 | $151,466 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $42,346 | $174,042 | 3.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (69% 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 ($87,698) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $51,901 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.
International Business at Illinois colleges
Every Illinois college we cover that reports International Business graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loyola University Chicago | $87,698 | $25,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| 2 | Augustana College | $75,672 | $25,500 | $22,736 | 73% |
| 3 | Illinois State University | $71,058 | $19,059 | $19,398 | 65% |
13 more Illinois colleges offer International Business but have too few graduates to report earnings.
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 Loyola University Chicago, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Loyola University Chicago
- Acceptance rate: 82% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 73% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $71,530
- Full cost breakdown · all 82 majors · overview
Related majors at Loyola University Chicago
- Business Administration$89,745
- Finance$89,001
- Entrepreneurship—
Loyola University Chicago International Business questions
How much do Loyola University Chicago International Business graduates earn?
International Business graduates of Loyola University Chicago earn a median $87,698 four years after graduating and $55,496 one year after. The U.S. median for International Business graduates across 111 colleges is $73,640.
How much debt do Loyola University Chicago International Business graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Business graduates of Loyola University Chicago is $25,000, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,250.
Is Loyola University Chicago a good school for International Business in Illinois?
On pay, International Business graduates of Loyola University Chicago earn $87,698 four years out, $12,026 above the median for the same major across 3 Illinois colleges ($75,672) and $14,058 above the U.S. median ($73,640). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Loyola University Chicago rank for International Business in Illinois?
Of 3 Illinois colleges reporting International Business graduate earnings, Loyola University Chicago ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do International Business graduates get?
A common career is general and operations managers, with a median wage of $109,390 in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN 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: “Loyola University Chicago International Business: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/loyola-university-chicago/majors/international-business (College Scorecard and BLS data).