# University of Wisconsin-Madison: International Business (bachelor's)

Madison, WI. IPEDS 240444, CIP 52.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/majors/international-business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,591
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $106,783 (U.S. median for this major: $73,640 across 111 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (5 colleges, $89,687): +$17,096
- Versus the U.S. median: +$33,143

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $106,783 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,200 | $17,640 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,101 | $17,224 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,134 | $34,163 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $17,763 | $74,605 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,292 | $114,626 | 1.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## International Business at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $106,783 | $14,000 | $17,354 | 90% |
| Marquette University | $102,306 | $24,990 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $89,687 | not reported | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $71,022 | $20,475 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $70,219 | not reported | $16,550 | 64% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $126,620 Madison, WI, $118,730 WI, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Chief Executives (SOC 11-1011): median wage $217,010 Madison, WI, $208,350 WI, $213,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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