International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at Roger Williams University

Median Earnings (1yr)

$49,209

47th percentile

Median Debt

$26,494

13% above national median

Analysis

Roger Williams's International Business program lands squarely in the middle of the pack nationally, but outperforms most Rhode Island competitors—ranking in the 60th percentile statewide versus the 47th nationally. At $49,209 first-year earnings, graduates earn about $4,500 more than the typical RI international business graduate, though they trail Bryant's stellar $65,237 by a wide margin. The debt load of $26,494 sits just below the state median, creating a manageable 0.54 debt-to-earnings ratio that's considerably better than many business programs.

The real question is whether this middle-tier outcome justifies attendance at a school with an 88% acceptance rate. You're paying for access and relationships more than selectivity here. For families comfortable with roughly $26,500 in debt to launch a career earning just under $50,000, the math works—that's debt your child could reasonably pay down within a few years. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means one or two outliers could be skewing these numbers significantly in either direction.

If Bryant is unaffordable or out of reach academically, Roger Williams represents a reasonable backup with outcomes that beat the state average. Just know you're getting median national results at near-median debt levels—a fair deal, but nothing exceptional.

Where Roger Williams University Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How Roger Williams University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Rhode Island

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Rhode Island (5 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Roger Williams UniversityBristol	$42,666	$49,209	—	$26,494	0.54
Bryant UniversitySmithfield	$51,169	$65,237	$79,308	$26,790	0.41
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence	$40,408	$40,077	$49,964	$26,732	0.67
Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence	$13,365	$40,077	$49,964	$26,732	0.67
National Median	—	$49,890	—	$23,472	0.47

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 Roger Williams University, approximately 16% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 20 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.