International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at Otterbein University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$57,396

Est. from OH median (12 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from national median (33 programs)

Analysis

Based on comparable international business programs in Ohio, graduates typically earn around $57,400 in their first year—a figure that sits just above the national median and matches what several in-state competitors report. The estimated $25,000 debt burden yields a reasonable 0.44 ratio, meaning less than half a year's salary would cover the educational investment. While these figures aren't actual outcomes from Otterbein's specific program, they align with both state and national patterns for bachelor's-level international business education.

The financial picture looks workable on paper, but context matters. With an 83% admission rate, Otterbein casts a wide net, and the estimated debt falls slightly below the state median of $27,000. However, international business programs can vary dramatically in quality based on study-abroad partnerships, language requirements, and corporate connections—factors that don't show up in the numbers. The tight clustering of earnings across Ohio programs suggests a relatively standardized market for entry-level international business graduates in the state.

For parents weighing this investment, the debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable student loans, but you'll want to dig into Otterbein's specific program differentiators. Does it offer meaningful global experiences? Strong corporate recruiting relationships? Without actual graduate outcomes from this program, those qualitative factors become even more critical in determining whether Otterbein delivers value beyond what the typical Ohio international business program provides.

Where Otterbein University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all international business bachelors's 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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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Otterbein UniversityWesterville	$34,899	$57,396*	—	$25,000*	—
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus	$12,859	$57,678*	$69,493	$27,000*	0.47
Ohio University-Eastern CampusSaint Clairsville	$6,178	$57,396*	—	$27,000*	0.47
Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe	$6,178	$57,396*	—	$27,000*	0.47
Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton	$6,178	$57,396*	—	$27,000*	0.47
Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster	$6,178	$57,396*	—	$27,000*	0.47
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 Otterbein University, approximately 29% 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 12 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.