International Business at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in international business earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison University Compares for International Business
All 115 colleges reporting international business earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $159,452 | $139,721 | #1 | $81,800 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,162 | $110,218 | #5 | $80,848 |
| 3 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $109,345 | $113,194 | #3 | $67,371 |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $108,566 | $103,704 | #8 | $64,978 |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $107,205 | $118,874 | #2 | $70,992 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $106,783 | $111,113 | #4 | $66,591 |
| 7 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $106,665 | $101,523 | #9 | $65,131 |
| 8 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $103,700 | $105,464 | #7 | $74,529 |
| 9 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $102,306 | $106,454 | #6 | $59,255 |
| 10 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $101,411 | $91,302 | #15 | — |
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| 13 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $99,018 | $86,765 | #23 | $70,856 |
| 14 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $94,595 | $96,204 | #12 | $54,235 |
| 15 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $92,270 | $98,933 | #10 | $52,670 |
| 16 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $91,141 | $82,992 | #30 | — |
| 17 | Elon University Elon, NC | $91,132 | $97,798 | #11 | — |
| 18 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $90,333 | $79,278 | #38 | $61,199 |
| 19 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $89,687 | $93,324 | #13 | $47,225 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University international business graduates make?
Graduates earn $91,141 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for international business?
Among 115 colleges reporting earnings for international business graduates, James Madison University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international business at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for international business ($73,201), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.