International Business at University of St Thomas

In Minnesota, International Business programs typically produce stronger outcomes than what these national benchmarks suggest. The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities reports first-year earnings of $65,000 for its International Business graduates—about 30% higher than the $49,890 national median that informs this estimate. That gap matters when you're looking at whether St. Thomas can compete with its Big Ten neighbor across the river.

The estimated debt load of $25,000 sits slightly above typical national levels but higher than Minnesota's state median of $19,600. With a 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio, comparable programs suggest graduates would need about six months of gross income to cover their student loans—manageable by most standards. However, this assumes St. Thomas graduates achieve earnings in line with the national average rather than the stronger Minnesota market rate, which similar programs in the state consistently deliver.

The real question is whether St. Thomas positions its graduates to tap into Minnesota's robust international business market or whether they fall closer to the national baseline. With an 85% admission rate and 20% Pell recipients, the school serves a broader student population than some competitors. Without actual earnings data for this program, you're betting on the university's reputation and career services to bridge that $15,000 gap between typical national outcomes and what Minnesota employers actually pay International Business graduates.