International Business at Temple University

Temple's International Business program lands in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania schools, with first-year earnings of $46,013 falling well short of the state median of $55,473. That $9,000 gap is significant when you're comparing Temple to competitors like Villanova ($74,529) or even Saint Joseph's ($55,473), especially given these schools likely compete for similar Philadelphia-area students.

The positive news is that graduates see strong earnings growth—27% by year four—and debt levels are impressively low. At just $26,987, Temple keeps borrowing near the state median and far below the national average, resulting in a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59. For families choosing Temple based on its value positioning and 83% admission rate, this restrained debt picture matters.

The core question is whether the earnings trajectory makes up for the weaker starting point. While graduates catch up somewhat over time, reaching $58,397 by year four still trails the state median for first-year earnings. If your child has options at similarly accessible Pennsylvania schools, examine their International Business outcomes closely. Temple's advantage here is primarily financial—lower debt burden that won't constrain early-career decisions—but the earnings data suggests this program isn't leveraging Philadelphia's business connections as effectively as nearby competitors.