International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at University of Northwestern-St Paul

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$49,890

Est. from national median (103 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from national median (33 programs)

Analysis

Minnesota's International Business programs typically show much stronger earnings than what similar programs nationally suggest for Northwestern-St Paul graduates. While peer programs across the country indicate first-year earnings around $49,890, Minnesota's median for this field sits at $64,978—a substantial $15,000 gap. The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities reports exactly that state median, setting a high bar for local competition.

The estimated $25,000 in debt falls within a reasonable range, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.5 if graduates actually earn near the national benchmark. However, if Northwestern-St Paul's outcomes track closer to Minnesota's stronger market—which isn't guaranteed given the school's open admission profile—the financial picture would improve considerably. The real question is whether this program connects students to Minnesota's better-paying international business opportunities or whether graduates fall closer to the national average.

For parents, this uncertainty matters because $15,000 in annual earnings represents a significant difference in loan repayment capacity and early-career financial stability. Since we're working with estimates based on peer institutions rather than actual Northwestern-St Paul outcomes, you'll need to dig deeper: ask the school directly about graduate placement rates, typical employers, and whether their alumni secure positions comparable to U of M graduates or trend toward the national baseline.

Where University of Northwestern-St Paul Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (14 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
University of Northwestern-St PaulSaint Paul	$36,830	$49,890*	—	$25,000*	—
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis	$16,488	$64,978*	—	$19,600*	0.30
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 Northwestern-St Paul, approximately 15% 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.