International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Median Earnings (1yr)

$45,094

31st percentile

Median Debt

$18,500

21% below national median

Analysis

ASU's International Business program lands squarely in the middle—nationally, it underperforms the typical program by about $5,000 annually, but within Arizona, it actually matches the state median. The debt load of $18,500 is notably lower than the national average, which helps offset the modest earnings. Given that only three Arizona schools offer this program, you're essentially choosing between ASU's campus and digital options, both showing identical outcomes.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 is manageable, meaning graduates earn back their debt in under half a year of work. However, the national percentile ranking (31st) signals this isn't one of ASU's strongest programs from an earnings standpoint. For a school with a 90% admission rate, accessibility is clearly part of the value proposition, but families should recognize they're not getting premium salary outcomes that might justify choosing this over more practical business concentrations.

For Arizona residents seeking International Business specifically, this program delivers what the local market offers—nothing more, nothing less. The lower debt compared to peer programs nationwide provides some cushion, but if your child is flexible on specialization, it's worth comparing earnings from ASU's other business tracks before committing to this particular concentration.

Where Arizona State University Campus Immersion Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all international business bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Arizona State University Campus Immersion graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (3 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe	$12,051	$45,094	—	$18,500	0.41
Arizona State University Digital ImmersionScottsdale	—	$45,094	—	—	—
National Median	—	$49,890	—	$23,472	0.47

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with international business graduates

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Continuity Planners

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

Sustainability Specialists

Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

Online Merchants

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.

Security Management Specialists

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Arizona State University Campus Immersion, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 35 graduates with reported earnings and 45 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.