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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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36,842 | $55,473* | — | $27,000* | — | |
| $64,701 | $74,529* | $86,976 | $22,250* | 0.30 | |
| $47,146 | $60,748* | — | —* | — | |
| $63,475 | $60,553* | $81,762 | $19,000* | 0.31 | |
| $51,340 | $55,473* | $78,112 | $27,000* | 0.49 | |
| $60,663 | $54,235* | $86,072 | $28,667* | 0.53 | |
| National Median | — | $49,890* | — | $23,472* | 0.47 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with international business graduates
Chief Executives
Chief Sustainability Officers
General and Operations Managers
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Business Continuity Planners
Sustainability Specialists
Online Merchants
Security Management Specialists
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.