Minnesota · International Business

Best colleges for International Business in Minnesota

Ranked by graduates a year

Augsburg University, University of St Thomas and Minnesota State University - Mankato award the most International Business degrees and certificates in Minnesota: 8, 8 and 7 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 Minnesota colleges offer International Business and award 38 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The International Business program focuses on the global aspects of business operations, preparing students to navigate the complexities of international trade and commerce. This program is ideal for individuals who aspire to work in…

Institutions
11
offering CIP 52.11
States offered
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
38
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,114
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$117,330
BLS OEWS May 2025

11 institutions offering International Business in Minnesota

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Augsburg University
Minneapolis Private not-for-profit
—852%$23,585—
2University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
—876%$28,888—
3Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato Public
—754%——
4Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul Public
—444%——
5Hamline University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
—360%$20,981—
6University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston Public
—350%——
7Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids Public
—130%——
8Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead Private not-for-profit
—161%$23,425—
9Concordia University - Saint Paul
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
—146%$17,328—
10University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
—168%$23,114—
11Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona Private not-for-profit
—166%$18,163—

Colleges awarding the most International Business degrees in Minnesota

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Augsburg University
Minneapolis Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
2University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
3Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato Public
7Not reported
4Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul Public
4Not reported
5Hamline University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
6University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston Public
3Not reported
7Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids Public
1Not reported
8Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
9Concordia University - Saint Paul
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
10University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Minnesota colleges offering International Business
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinonaPrivate not-for-profit1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~308,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$102,950
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What General and Operations Managers earn in Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
72,860
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$117,330
median $99,340
Best-paying metro
$125,460
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Related careers

General and Operations Managers
$117,330 avg · 72,860 jobs
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$86,000 avg · 16,410 jobs
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$246,240 avg · 6,740 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing International Business programs in Minnesota.

Which Minnesota colleges award the most International Business degrees?+

Augsburg University (8 graduates a year), University of St Thomas (8 graduates a year) and Minnesota State University - Mankato (7 graduates a year) award the most International Business degrees and certificates in Minnesota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 Minnesota colleges offer International Business.

How much do General and Operations Managers earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Minnesota is $117,330 (median $99,340), across about 72,860 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the International Business program?+

The International Business program focuses on the global aspects of business operations, preparing students to navigate the complexities of international trade and commerce. This program is ideal for individuals who aspire to work in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, monitoring, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for General and Operations Managers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.4% growth with around 308,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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