International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at Cedarville University

Est. Earnings (1yr)Estimated

$57,396

Est. from OH median (12 programs)

Est. Median DebtEstimated

$25,000

Est. from national median (33 programs)

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.

Analysis

Similar programs across Ohio suggest first-year earnings around $57,400 for International Business graduates—a figure that places this field at the top of the national distribution. That's encouraging context, though Cedarville's specific outcomes remain unknown due to small graduate cohorts. The estimated $25,000 debt load, derived from comparable private institutions nationally, creates a manageable 0.44 debt-to-earnings ratio that should allow graduates to service loans without financial strain.

The challenge is that international business careers can vary dramatically in trajectory. Entry-level roles in supply chain or trade compliance may start near these estimates, while positions requiring language fluency or overseas placement could command premiums—or involve unpaid internships that delay earnings. Without school-specific data, you're essentially betting that Cedarville's outcomes mirror the Ohio average, which includes both flagship state universities and smaller private colleges with varying employer networks.

If your child has concrete career plans—say, a particular multinational company or industry they're targeting—verify whether Cedarville's alumni reach those destinations. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable value, but in a field where networking and internship placement matter enormously, you need evidence that this specific program delivers access to those opportunities, not just assumptions based on peer institutions.

Where Cedarville University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (36 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Cedarville UniversityCedarville	$36,078	$57,396*	—	$25,000*	—
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus	$12,859	$57,678*	$69,493	$27,000*	0.47
Ohio University-Eastern CampusSaint Clairsville	$6,178	$57,396*	—	$27,000*	0.47
Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe	$6,178	$57,396*	—	$27,000*	0.47
Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton	$6,178	$57,396*	—	$27,000*	0.47
Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster	$6,178	$57,396*	—	$27,000*	0.47
National Median	—	$49,890*	—	$23,472*	0.47

* Estimated from similar programs

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 Cedarville University, approximately 15% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 12 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.