Est. Earnings (1yr)
$55,473
Est. from PA median (7 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$27,000
Est. from PA median (5 programs)

Analysis

Elizabethtown's International Business program shows a reasonable balance between estimated costs and outcomes, though the limited graduate sample means we're drawing conclusions from peer programs across Pennsylvania rather than this school's specific track record. Similar programs in the state suggest first-year earnings around $55,473 against typical debt of $27,000—a 0.49 ratio that falls comfortably within manageable territory.

What's encouraging is that comparable PA programs cluster around this same $55,000 earnings figure, with only elite private institutions like Villanova pushing significantly higher. The estimated debt burden sits slightly above the national median for this degree but remains in line with what other Pennsylvania schools typically produce. For a program at a school with a 77% admission rate, these peer-based projections suggest competitive positioning relative to the broader market.

The challenge here is straightforward: you're evaluating a program where actual graduate outcomes aren't available, so you're betting that Elizabethtown performs like the typical International Business program in Pennsylvania. That's not necessarily a bad bet—the state's median outcomes for this field are solid—but parents should recognize they're working with approximations rather than proven results. If your student needs concrete evidence of job placement success or international business connections specific to this campus, you'll need to request that information directly from the school.

Where Elizabethtown College Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (45 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Elizabethtown CollegeElizabethtown$36,842$55,473*$27,000*
Villanova UniversityVillanova$64,701$74,529*$86,976$22,250*0.30
Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh$47,146$60,748**
Dickinson CollegeCarlisle$63,475$60,553*$81,762$19,000*0.31
Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia$51,340$55,473*$78,112$27,000*0.49
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia$60,663$54,235*$86,072$28,667*0.53
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 Elizabethtown College, approximately 19% 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 7 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.