International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$49,890

Est. from national median (103 programs)

Median Debt

$25,000

7% above national median

Analysis

In North Carolina, International Business programs range widely in outcomes, from over $53,000 at UNC Charlotte to under $44,000 at Appalachian State. UNCG falls somewhere in the middle based on earnings projections from similar programs nationwide, with estimated first-year earnings of $49,890. That figure aligns closely with both national and state medians for this degree, suggesting typical rather than exceptional returns.

The $25,000 debt load sits right at North Carolina's median for this field, yielding a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50—meaning half a year's salary to repay what students borrow. With 47% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are stretching financially, and this ratio suggests manageable but not negligible repayment burden. The four-year earnings figure of $48,635 actually dips slightly below the first-year estimate, which may reflect the volatility of entry-level international business roles or simply the limitations of small sample sizes that triggered data suppression in the first place.

Given UNCG's accessible admissions (90% acceptance rate) and the program's alignment with state and national norms, this represents a middle-of-the-road option for students interested in global commerce. The key uncertainty is whether this specific program will track closer to UNC Charlotte's outcomes or Appalachian State's—a $10,000 annual difference that matters significantly over a career. Students banking on international business opening premium doors should recognize these estimates suggest they're more likely headed for standard business analyst territory than global executive fast tracks.

Where University of North Carolina at Greensboro Stands

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	—	$48,635	—
George Washington University	$70,856	$101,930	+44%
Georgetown University	$81,800	$101,821	+24%
Appalachian State University	$43,989	$73,504	+67%
University of North Carolina at Charlotte	$53,036	$49,971	-6%

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (10 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro	$7,593	$49,890*	$48,635	$25,000	—
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte	$7,214	$53,036*	$49,971	$21,200	0.40
Appalachian State UniversityBoone	$7,541	$43,989*	$73,504	$26,930	0.61
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 University of North Carolina at Greensboro, approximately 47% 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 national median of 103 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.