International Business at University of New Haven

Similar international business programs nationally produce median first-year earnings around $50,000, which should provide some reassurance for families considering this path. With an estimated debt load of $25,000—close to both the national median for this degree and the Connecticut state average—graduates would face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.5, meaning roughly half a year's salary to repay. That's a reasonable starting point, particularly for a business degree that often opens doors to advancement.

The challenge is that these figures don't reflect University of New Haven's actual outcomes—the graduate sample was too small for the Department of Education to publish school-specific data. That means you're essentially making a bet that UNH's program performs similarly to the national pool. With an 81% admission rate and moderate SAT scores, this isn't a highly selective program that might command premium outcomes, but business degrees from solid regional universities often deliver practical value through career services and employer networks that don't show up in aggregated statistics.

For families weighing this investment, the estimated numbers suggest acceptable financial risk if your student is committed to international business specifically. However, given the data limitations, you'll want to dig into UNH's actual placement rates, alumni network strength, and internship pipelines—concrete program features that could push outcomes above or below what peer institutions deliver.