Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,396
75th percentile
60th percentile in Ohio
Median Debt
$27,000
15% above national median

Analysis

Ohio University-Eastern's International Business program shows strong first-year earnings at $57,396—outperforming three-quarters of similar programs nationally and matching the state median. That's $7,500 above the typical international business graduate, a meaningful advantage for students entering the global marketplace. The debt load of $27,000 stays manageable with a 0.47 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in under six months of gross earnings.

However, the small sample size here—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. What looks like strong performance might reflect a particularly successful cohort rather than a consistent outcome. It's also worth noting this is a regional campus of Ohio University, where all Ohio campuses report identical earnings data, suggesting these figures may be aggregated across locations rather than specific to the Eastern campus experience.

For families prioritizing immediate earning potential with reasonable debt, this program delivers competitive results that match Ohio's flagship programs. Just understand you're looking at limited data that may not tell the full story about what future graduates can expect.

Where Ohio University-Eastern Campus Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Ohio University-Eastern Campus graduates compare to all 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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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ohio University-Eastern CampusSaint Clairsville$6,178$57,396—$27,0000.47
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus$12,859$57,678$69,493$27,0000.47
Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe$6,178$57,396—$27,0000.47
Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton$6,178$57,396—$27,0000.47
Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster$6,178$57,396—$27,0000.47
Ohio University-Main CampusAthens$13,746$57,396—$27,0000.47
National Median—$49,890—$23,4720.47

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 Ohio University-Eastern Campus, approximately 9% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 20 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.