U.S. median for this major: $73,640.
College Scorecard field of study; 27 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 30% 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 $32,171. College Scorecard.
University of Cincinnati 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 University of Cincinnati'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 | $17,974 | $80,883 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $18,092 | $81,414 | 2.1 years |
| $48–75k | $22,492 | $101,214 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $27,596 | $124,182 | 3.2 years |
| $110k+ | $29,616 | $133,272 | 3.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (39% 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 ($74,145) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $38,707 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 Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports International Business graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Toledo | $85,247 | — | $17,249 | 57% |
| 2 | University of Dayton | $84,485 | $25,000 | $29,533 | 80% |
| 3 | Ohio State University | $81,473 | $27,000 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 4 | Bowling Green State University | $74,183 | $27,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| 5 | University of Cincinnati | $74,145 | $21,942 | $25,648 | 75% |
| 6 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $73,640 | $27,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| 7 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $73,640 | $27,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| 8 | Ohio University-Southern Campusbachelor's & associate | $73,640 | $27,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| 9 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campusbachelor's & associate | $73,640 | $27,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| 10 | Ohio University | $73,640 | $27,000 | $21,637 | 65% |
| 11 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $73,640 | $27,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| 12 | Cleveland State University | $68,241 | — | $14,764 | 51% |
21 more Ohio 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 University of Cincinnati, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Cincinnati
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,810
- Full cost breakdown · all 97 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Cincinnati
- Business Administration$75,398
- Finance$83,501
- Management Science / Analytics—
University of Cincinnati International Business questions
How much do University of Cincinnati International Business graduates earn?
International Business graduates of University of Cincinnati earn a median $74,145 four years after graduating and $51,599 one year after. The U.S. median for International Business graduates across 111 colleges is $73,640.
How much debt do University of Cincinnati International Business graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Business graduates of University of Cincinnati is $21,942, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,250.
Is University of Cincinnati a good school for International Business in Ohio?
On pay, International Business graduates of University of Cincinnati earn $74,145 four years out, $505 above the median for the same major across 12 Ohio colleges ($73,640) and $505 above the U.S. median ($73,640). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Cincinnati rank for International Business in Ohio?
Of 12 Ohio colleges reporting International Business graduate earnings, University of Cincinnati ranks 5th. The highest is University of Toledo at $85,247.
What jobs do International Business graduates get?
A common career is general and operations managers, with a median wage of $100,670 in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-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: “University of Cincinnati International Business: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus/majors/international-business (College Scorecard and BLS data).