Location: De Pere, WI•In-State Tuition: $44,432•Admission Rate: 92%•Avg SAT: 1233
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$54,359
Est. from WI median (4 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$25,000
Est. from national median (33 programs)

Analysis

What's striking about this program is the earnings trajectory: graduates appear to earn *less* four years out ($49,498) than they do in their first year. While comparable programs in Wisconsin suggest starting earnings around $54,359, the only actual reported data we have shows mid-career earnings near the national median but below what stronger Wisconsin programs deliver. With an estimated $25,000 in debt—reasonable by national standards but above Wisconsin's typical $20,475—you're looking at a debt load that would take just under half a year's salary to repay, assuming aggressive payments.

The real question is whether Saint Norbert's International Business program can compete with flagships like UW-Madison (where graduates earn $66,591) or even regional competitors like UW-La Crosse. The college's 92% admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest less selective peers, yet the debt burden isn't proportionally lower. Based on peer programs, starting salaries land squarely in the middle of the pack, but without actual data on this program's graduates, you're making an investment with limited visibility into outcomes. If your child has admission to one of Wisconsin's stronger public options, the comparison becomes difficult to justify financially.

Where Saint Norbert College Stands

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

Saint Norbert College (estimated ±10%)Other international business programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Saint Norbert College—$49,498—
George Washington University$70,856$101,930+44%
Georgetown University$81,800$101,821+24%
University of Wisconsin-Madison$66,591$94,010+41%
Marquette University$59,255$73,820+25%

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (12 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere$44,432$54,359*$49,498$25,000*—
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison$11,205$66,591*$94,010$14,000*0.21
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee$48,700$59,255*$73,820$24,990*0.42
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse$9,651$49,463*—$20,475*0.41
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater$8,250$47,225*——*—
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 Saint Norbert College, approximately 14% 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 4 similar programs in WI. Actual outcomes may vary.