International Business at University of Georgia

UGA's international business program delivers exceptionally strong outcomes—graduates earning $67,371 just one year out and climbing to $90,029 by year four places this in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile among Georgia programs. That first-year salary is nearly 50% above the national median and roughly $20,000 more than what most Georgia international business graduates earn. The 34% earnings trajectory suggests UGA's alumni network and recruiting relationships in this field translate into meaningful career acceleration.

The financial picture is equally compelling. At $15,820, student debt here runs about $8,000 below the state median and $7,600 below the national median for this major. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.23 means graduates owe roughly three months' salary—manageable by any standard. While the sample size is moderate, UGA's selective admissions (37% acceptance rate, 1301 average SAT) and established Terry College of Business suggest these outcomes reflect program quality rather than statistical noise.

For families weighing options, this represents one of Georgia's strongest international business programs with a clear return on investment. The combination of above-average earnings, below-average debt, and strong four-year growth makes this difficult to beat within the state system.