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2023 Best International Business Schools in Illinois

14 Colleges
$45,036 Avg Salary
$23,206 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Business School for You

With 163 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, international business is the #15 most popular major in Illinois.

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best International Business Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.

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2023 Best International Business Schools in Illinois

Check out the international business programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best International Business Schools

#1

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Illinois Wesleyan University the best school in Illinois for international business students. Located in the small city of Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Illinois State University is a great place for international business students. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, international business majors at Illinois State accumulate an average of around $19,119 in student debt.

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#3

Bradley University

Peoria, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bradley University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best International Business Schools in Illinois list. Bradley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Peoria.

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#4

Augustana College

Rock Island, IL

The excellent programs at Augustana College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best international business schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Rock Island, Augustana is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, international business graduates from Augustana take out $25,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Loyola University Chicago. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best International Business Schools in Illinois list. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

After completing their degree, international business graduates from Loyola Chicago carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

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#6

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL

With a ranking of #6, Elmhurst University did quite well on this year’s best schools for international business students. Elmhurst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elmhurst.

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#7

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Dominican University ranked #7 on this year’s Best International Business Schools in Illinois list. Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of River Forest.

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#8

Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL

Monmouth College ranked #8 on this year’s Best International Business Schools in Illinois list. Monmouth is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Monmouth.

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#9

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

Lewis University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international business programs. Located in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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University of St Francis landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best international business programs. Located in the suburb of Joliet, University of Saint Francis is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best International Business Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best International Business Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 421
Ohio 366
Indiana 41
Wisconsin 122

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, international business has other similar majors worth exploring.

International Business Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
International Business/Trade/Commerce 8,014

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
Accounting 93,982
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Ninaras.

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