International Business at University of Miami

Similar international business programs in Florida suggest first-year earnings around $46,000—slightly below the national median of $50,000 but roughly in line with what other Florida schools report. With an estimated debt load of $25,000 (notably higher than Florida's $17,500 median for this major), you're looking at a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54, which falls within workable territory but doesn't offer the cushion you might expect from a highly selective private university.

The comparison to other Florida programs raises questions about value. University of North Florida's international business grads earn about $3,000 more their first year out, while programs at Florida International and USF show comparable earnings to what we'd estimate here—but likely at substantially lower debt levels as public universities. The $25,000 debt estimate, derived from other programs at Miami, reflects the private school premium without clear earnings advantage in this field regionally.

For parents considering this investment, the tension is straightforward: you're weighing Miami's prestige, 19% admission rate, and global network against peer programs that produce similar early-career outcomes at lower cost. If your child has specific reasons to target Miami—perhaps connections to Latin American business or particular faculty—the debt remains manageable. But if international business is the primary draw rather than Miami specifically, Florida's public options deserve serious consideration given the comparable earnings trajectory.