2026 Best International Business Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best International Business graduate certificate 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.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central reviewed schools to build 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 Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is George Washington University, our #1 International Business school in the United States. Set in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their International Business program here. More on George Washington University
Out of the 562 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Iowa landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in Iowa City, IA. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. The median International Business program debt is $25,407. Read the full report on University Of Iowa
University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #3 on this year's International Business ranking in the United States. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public school based in Columbia, SC. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Students from in state pay about $12,688 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Students borrow a median of $25,174 to complete their International Business program here. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia
Valparaiso University came in at #4 on this year's International Business ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Valparaiso, IN. Valparaiso University graduates 70% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $48,450. Graduates carry a median of $26,724 in student loans. More on Valparaiso University
A rank of #5 makes Washington State University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Washington State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Students borrow a median of $16,659 to complete their International Business program here. More on Washington State University
Madonna University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Located in Livonia, MI, Madonna University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,440. The median International Business program debt is $26,896. Get the full Madonna University report
Seattle University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,721. Graduates carry a median of $22,289 in student loans. More on Seattle University
American University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. About 76% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. The median International Business program debt is $24,139. Get the full American University report
University Of Arizona came in at #9 in this year's ranking. University Of Arizona is a public school based in Tucson, AZ. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. University Of Arizona International Business students take on a median of $21,861 in debt. Get the full University Of Arizona report
Loyola University Chicago ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Based in Chicago, IL, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University Chicago graduates 75% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,710. Loyola University Chicago International Business students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. More on Loyola University Chicago
East Carolina University placed #11 among International Business schools in the United States. This public school is set in Greenville, NC. About 63% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,361, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. The median International Business program debt is $24,747. See the full East Carolina University profile
Arizona State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. The median International Business program debt is $17,764. Read the full report on Arizona State University
University Of Oregon came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. University Of Oregon graduates 72% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. Typical International Business student debt is $22,034. Read more about University Of Oregon
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. The median International Business program debt is $21,942. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Portland State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Located in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. Portland State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Portland State University International Business students take on a median of $26,475 in debt. Read the full report on Portland State University
Lindenwood University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Based in Saint Charles, MO, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,600. Typical International Business student debt is $28,663. More on Lindenwood University
San Francisco State University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in San Francisco, CA, San Francisco State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,846, compared with $20,446 for out-of-state students. The median International Business program debt is $22,374. Get the full San Francisco State University report
Iona College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Located in New Rochelle, NY, Iona College is a private not-for-profit institution. Iona College posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. In-state tuition and fees average $47,260. Iona College International Business students take on a median of $25,745 in debt. Read the full report on Iona College
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed #19 among International Business schools in the United States. Set in North Dartmouth, MA, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates 52% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,612 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,106 in student loans. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Plymouth State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Located in Plymouth, NH, Plymouth State University is a public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,626, while out-of-state students pay about $25,566. Plymouth State University International Business students take on a median of $26,972 in debt. Read the full report on Plymouth State University
Edmonds Community College placed #21 among International Business schools in the United States. Read more about Edmonds Community College
Johnson And Wales University Providence came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Johnson And Wales University Providence
Mchenry County College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. See the full Mchenry County College profile
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Get the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro report
Justice University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Get the full Justice University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best International Business Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Long Beach City College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Long Beach City College
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Get the full Waukesha County Technical College report
Iowa State University placed #28 among International Business schools in the United States. Read more about Iowa State University
Massachusetts Maritime Academy ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. See the full Massachusetts Maritime Academy profile
Northwood University Michigan placed #30 among International Business schools in the United States. Read more about Northwood University Michigan
Roberts Wesleyan College placed #31 among International Business schools in the United States. Read more about Roberts Wesleyan College
California Baptist University placed #32 among International Business schools in the United States. See the full California Baptist University profile
City College Of San Francisco placed #33 among International Business schools in the United States. Read more about City College Of San Francisco
Northwest Nazarene University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Read the full report on Northwest Nazarene University
Strayer University Maryland came in at #35 in this year's ranking. More on Strayer University Maryland
Henry Ford Community College placed #36 among International Business schools in the United States. See the full Henry Ford Community College profile
Ohio University Zanesville Campus landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. See the full Ohio University Zanesville Campus profile
Rowan University
Rowan University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Read the full report on Rowan University
San Jacinto Community College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. More on San Jacinto Community College
Mount St Marys College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. See the full Mount St Marys College profile
Nichols College
Nichols College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. See the full Nichols College profile
Saint Francis University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. More on Saint Francis University
Sam Houston State University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. More on Sam Houston State University
Schiller International University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. See the full Schiller International University profile
Temple University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Temple University
Wittenberg University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. Read the full report on Wittenberg University
Highline Community College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about Highline Community College
Northwest Christian University did well this year, earning the #48 position. More on Northwest Christian University
Strayer University Pennsylvania ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best International Business schools. More on Strayer University Pennsylvania
Brandeis University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Brandeis University report
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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).