2026 Best International Business Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best International Business doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 562 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Business Degree Central analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 International Business Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
California Intercontinental University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, California Intercontinental University is a private for-profit institution. More on California Intercontinental University
The strong International Business programs at The University Of Texas At Dallas earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Richardson, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Students from in state pay about $14,644 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. The median International Business program debt is $17,734. Get the full The University Of Texas At Dallas report
You'll be in good company at Southern New Hampshire University, which ranked #3 this year. Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit school based in Manchester, NH. About 44% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,200. Typical International Business student debt is $35,044. Read more about Southern New Hampshire University
Out of the 562 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras landed the #4 spot. Based in San Juan, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $5,324 in tuition and fees. Typical International Business student debt is $5,673. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras report
The strong International Business programs at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in San Juan, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. The median International Business program debt is $13,190. Read more about Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro
Chestnut Hill College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. More on Chestnut Hill College
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce placed #7 among International Business schools in the United States. Read the full report on Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
University Of St Francis landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of St Francis report
Roger Williams University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. More on Roger Williams University
Anoka Ramsey Community College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Anoka Ramsey Community College
Georgia State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Get the full Georgia State University report
La Sierra University placed #12 among International Business schools in the United States. Read the full report on La Sierra University
Metropolitan State University placed #13 among International Business schools in the United States. Read the full report on Metropolitan State University
Northeastern University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Read more about Northeastern University
Drexel University placed #15 among International Business schools in the United States. Get the full Drexel University report
North Central College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about North Central College
Valdosta State University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read more about Valdosta State University
Xavier University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Get the full Xavier University report
Baker University
Baker University did well this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Baker University profile
Coe College
Coe College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Coe College
Aquinas College Michigan did well this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Aquinas College Michigan profile
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
University Of Minnesota Crookston did well this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full University Of Minnesota Crookston report
Niagara County Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. See the full Niagara County Community College profile
Gannon University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. More on Gannon University
Rest of the Top 50 Best International Business Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Orange Coast College placed #26 among International Business schools in the United States. See the full Orange Coast College profile
Andrews University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Andrews University
Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #28 among International Business schools in the United States. More on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Coastline Community College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. See the full Coastline Community College profile
George Washington University did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full George Washington University report
Lasell College
Lasell College did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read the full report on Lasell College
Latter Day Saints Business College placed #32 among International Business schools in the United States. More on Latter Day Saints Business College
Cornerstone University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. More on Cornerstone University
Saint Marys College Of California landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. See the full Saint Marys College Of California profile
Trinity Bible College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Read the full report on Trinity Bible College
University Of Rhode Island came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Rhode Island
Belmont University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Belmont University
Inver Hills Community College placed #38 among International Business schools in the United States. See the full Inver Hills Community College profile
Lawrence Technological University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lawrence Technological University
Strayer University Arkansas came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Strayer University Arkansas
Strayer University New Jersey placed #41 among International Business schools in the United States. Read the full report on Strayer University New Jersey
Temple University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. More on Temple University
Avila University
Avila University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Avila University
Indiana University East did well this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Indiana University East profile
University Of South Alabama landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of South Alabama profile
Geneva College
Geneva College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Read the full report on Geneva College
Lycoming College
Lycoming College placed #47 among International Business schools in the United States. Get the full Lycoming College report
Suny College At Plattsburgh landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. More on Suny College At Plattsburgh
Berry College
Berry College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Berry College
Cambridge College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Cambridge College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 562 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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