International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at University of the Ozarks

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$49,890

Est. from national median (103 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from national median (33 programs)

Analysis

Peer programs in international business typically produce first-year earnings around $50,000, which means graduates would face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50 based on an estimated $25,000 in student loans. While that ratio falls within manageable territory—generally you want to stay below 1.0—Arkansas presents an interesting wrinkle: the University of Arkansas reports actual earnings of nearly $60,000 for its international business graduates, about 20% higher than the national baseline this estimate draws from.

That $10,000 gap matters when you're looking at a program where the data is too thin to tell you what's really happening with Ozarks graduates specifically. The estimated debt figure comes from other programs at the school, but without knowing whether international business students here actually land the kind of roles that justify this credential, you're left guessing whether your child will track closer to that $50,000 national figure or potentially lower. The school serves a substantial population of Pell grant students (36%), which speaks to accessibility, but doesn't answer the earnings question.

If your child is set on international business in Arkansas, you need direct information from Ozarks about where recent graduates actually work and what they earn. The estimates suggest reasonable debt, but without confirmed outcomes for this specific program, you're betting on comparable results from programs that may operate in very different markets.

Where University of the Ozarks Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (8 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
University of the OzarksClarksville	$25,950	$49,890*	—	$25,000*	—
University of ArkansasFayetteville	$9,748	$59,793*	$64,220	$18,665*	0.31
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 the Ozarks, approximately 36% 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.