International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at Ramapo College of New Jersey

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$45,396

Est. from NJ median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$21,500

Est. from national median (61 programs)

Analysis

Based on comparable International Business programs in New Jersey, graduates typically earn around $45,000 in their first year—noticeably below the $49,890 national median for this field. The estimated $21,500 in debt is at least more manageable than the state's typical $27,000, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 that suggests the debt load could be paid down within a reasonable timeframe. Still, when similar programs at schools like Rider produce first-year earnings exceeding $53,000, there's a meaningful gap to consider.

What works in this program's favor is the relatively moderate debt burden compared to peer schools in New Jersey. International Business programs can vary dramatically in outcomes—ranging from over $53,000 at the high end to barely $22,000 at Berkeley College in the same state—so understanding where a specific program lands matters enormously. The challenge here is that without actual graduate data from Ramapo, you're making decisions based on statewide patterns rather than this school's particular track record.

The bottom line: if your child can graduate with debt near this $21,500 estimate and you're comfortable with mid-$40s starting salaries, the numbers suggest a workable investment. But given the uncertainty and the existence of programs in the same state showing stronger earnings potential, verify what Ramapo's career services can tell you about actual International Business graduate outcomes before committing.

Where Ramapo College of New Jersey Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (10 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah	$15,978	$45,396*	—	$21,500*	—
Rider UniversityLawrenceville	$38,900	$53,124*	$74,468	$27,000*	0.51
Kean UniversityUnion	$13,426	$45,396*	—	$24,185*	0.53
Berkeley College-Woodland ParkWoodland Park	$28,600	$22,059*	—	$38,350*	1.74
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 Ramapo College of New Jersey, approximately 27% 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 3 similar programs in NJ. Actual outcomes may vary.