International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at Trinity University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$41,911

Est. from TX median (9 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from national median (33 programs)

Analysis

Trinity University's selective admissions (28% acceptance, 1407 average SAT) might suggest stronger outcomes, but estimated first-year earnings of $41,911 for its International Business bachelor's—based on the state median—fall below the national benchmark of $49,890. Top programs at Saint Edward's and UT Arlington report considerably higher figures ($51,843 and $48,625), raising questions about whether Trinity's premium positioning translates to comparable career results in this field. The estimated $25,000 debt burden is manageable at 0.60 times first-year earnings, though it exceeds what similar programs typically carry in Texas ($17,866).

The disconnect between Trinity's academic selectivity and these peer-derived earnings estimates warrants attention. International Business graduates from comparable programs in Texas appear to cluster around $42,000-$52,000 in starting salaries, suggesting the field itself may offer modest initial returns regardless of institutional prestige. With only 16% of students receiving Pell grants, Trinity draws primarily from families who may not feel financial pressure from moderate starting salaries, but that doesn't make the economics work better on paper.

Your best move is requesting Trinity's actual placement data and typical employers for International Business graduates. If the school can demonstrate stronger outcomes than state peers—through corporate partnerships, study abroad connections, or alumni networks—that would justify confidence despite these estimates. Otherwise, paying for a selective private university might not deliver returns meaningfully different from public alternatives in this particular major.

Where Trinity University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (30 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Trinity UniversitySan Antonio	$51,352	$41,911*	—	$25,000*	—
Saint Edward's UniversityAustin	$51,384	$51,843*	$62,711	$24,218*	0.47
The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington	$11,728	$48,625*	$54,622	$17,999*	0.37
Texas A&M University-San AntonioSan Antonio	$9,548	$46,714*	—	—*	—
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson	$14,564	$44,228*	$80,589	$17,734*	0.40
University of Houston-DowntownHouston	$7,708	$41,911*	$50,379	$13,978*	0.33
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 Trinity 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.

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 9 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.