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 31% 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 $23,010. College Scorecard.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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 North Carolina at Charlotte'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 | $10,357 | $44,535 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $10,668 | $45,872 | 1.3 years |
| $48–75k | $13,690 | $58,867 | 1.6 years |
| $75–110k | $19,822 | $85,235 | 2.4 years |
| $110k+ | $21,761 | $93,572 | 2.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (50% 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 ($69,467) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $35,951 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 North Carolina colleges
Every North Carolina 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 | Elon University | $91,132 | — | $41,555 | 84% |
| 2 | High Point University | $74,953 | — | $38,707 | 74% |
| 3 | Appalachian State University | $72,852 | $26,930 | $16,836 | 75% |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $69,467 | $21,200 | $15,435 | 69% |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $55,099 | $25,000 | $10,965 | 56% |
5 more North Carolina 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 North Carolina at Charlotte, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Acceptance rate: 80% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 69% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,289
- Full cost breakdown · all 70 majors · overview
Related majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Business Administration$70,654
- Finance$74,965
- Management Science / Analytics—
University of North Carolina at Charlotte International Business questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Charlotte International Business graduates earn?
International Business graduates of University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn a median $69,467 four years after graduating and $53,036 one year after. The U.S. median for International Business graduates across 111 colleges is $73,640.
How much debt do University of North Carolina at Charlotte International Business graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Business graduates of University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $21,200, about 31% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,250.
Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte a good school for International Business in North Carolina?
On pay, International Business graduates of University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn $69,467 four years out, $3,385 below the median for the same major across 5 North Carolina colleges ($72,852) and $4,173 below the U.S. median ($73,640). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of North Carolina at Charlotte rank for International Business in North Carolina?
Of 5 North Carolina colleges reporting International Business graduate earnings, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranks 4th. The highest is Elon University at $91,132.
What jobs do International Business graduates get?
A common career is general and operations managers, with a median wage of $112,730 in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 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 North Carolina at Charlotte International Business: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/majors/international-business (College Scorecard and BLS data).