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2023 Most Popular International Business Schools in California

51 Colleges
$49,997 Avg Salary
$19,926 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best International Business School for You

In <nil>, 685 degrees and certificates were awarded to international business students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular International Business Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 51 schools in California to see which programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the International Business program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular International Business Colleges.

#1

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

Our analysis found Pepperdine University to be the most popular school for international business students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Full International Business at Pepperdine University Report

#2

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend San Diego State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular International Business Schools in California list. Located in the city of San Diego, SDSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, international business majors at SDSU accumulate an average of around $13,110 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fullerton. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular International Business Schools in California list. Cal State Fullerton is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton.

While working on their degree, international business majors at Cal State Fullerton accumulate an average of around $21,589 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Arizona Global Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular International Business Schools in California list. Located in the city of San Diego, UAGC is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

International Business majors at UAGC take out an average of $26,497 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 51 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA

University of San Diego ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular International Business Schools in California list. USD is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego.

The average amount in student loans that international business majors at USD take out is $19,348.

Read full report on International Business at University of San Diego

#7

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

University of San Francisco ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular International Business Schools in California list. Located in the city of San Francisco, USFCA is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that international business majors at USFCA take out is $25,000.

Full International Business at University of San Francisco Report

#8

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for international business students. It came in at #8 on the list. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Ana.

Full International Business at Santa Ana College Report

#9

Folsom Lake College

Folsom, CA

Folsom Lake College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Business Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of Folsom, Folsom Lake is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA

University of Redlands came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular International Business Schools in California ranking. University of Redlands is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Redlands.

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Best International Business Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular International Business Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 151
Oregon 7
Nevada 98
Hawaii 43

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 29 schools only.

  • 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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