International Business at Denison University

Denison's International Business program offers solid national standing but lags behind most Ohio alternatives—a significant gap given the price difference between selective private and public options. While graduates earn $53,516 their first year out (beating the national median), they trail the typical Ohio International Business graduate by nearly $4,000. That 40th percentile state ranking means six out of ten comparable Ohio programs deliver better earnings outcomes, with Ohio State and the regional Ohio University campuses all producing graduates earning around $57,400.

The debt picture provides some relief: at $26,960, graduates carry slightly less than the state median and rank in just the 8th percentile nationally for debt load—meaning 92% of International Business programs elsewhere leave students with more to repay. The resulting debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50 suggests manageable repayment. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift substantially year to year, and the 17% admission rate signals Denison's selectivity may attract students with stronger financial safety nets.

For families choosing between Denison's $70,000+ annual cost and Ohio's public universities at in-state rates, this data challenges the return on investment. Unless your child receives substantial merit aid that narrows the price gap, Ohio's public options deliver comparable or better earnings outcomes without the premium price tag.