International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at Mount Saint Mary's University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,463

Est. from CA median (9 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from national median (33 programs)

Analysis

In California's competitive international business landscape, similar programs suggest first-year earnings around $48,000—right at the state median but well below what some UC and CSU campuses achieve. The estimated $25,000 in debt from Mount Saint Mary's sits slightly above what peers typically report, though the 0.52 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable by conventional standards.

The challenge here is visibility. With over half the student body receiving Pell grants, Mount Saint Mary's serves students who need strong returns on their educational investment, yet the suppressed data makes it impossible to know whether this specific program delivers earnings closer to the $71,000 that Ashford graduates reportedly earn or the state median. Programs at San Francisco State and USD show there's substantial variation in international business outcomes across California—comparable programs can produce vastly different results.

For parents weighing this investment, the estimated figures suggest a workable but unexceptional financial picture. The debt load won't be crushing, but peer programs in California indicate earnings could range from adequate to strong depending on the program's industry connections and curriculum focus. Before committing, press the school directly about graduate outcomes, employer partnerships, and what distinguishes their international business program in LA's global business environment—particularly whether they track outcomes internally even if federal data isn't available.

Where Mount Saint Mary's University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in California

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (21 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles	$48,132	$48,463*	—	$25,000*	—
Ashford UniversitySan Diego	$13,160	$71,369*	$61,843	$27,195*	0.38
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco	$7,424	$58,560*	$58,508	$22,374*	0.38
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco	$58,222	$57,780*	$69,821	$25,000*	0.43
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos	$7,739	$55,455*	—	$15,965*	0.29
University of San DiegoSan Diego	$56,444	$48,463*	$76,666	$19,197*	0.40
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 Mount Saint Mary's University, approximately 55% 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 9 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.