International Business at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
61 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
62
Optimistic
61
Base Case
55
Pessimistic
Earnings $46,013/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (447,200 openings/yr)
ROI 6.9x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #60 of 103 International Business programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International Business graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $628K $613K $549K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.1x 6.9x 6.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.2x 4.1x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 44% 32%
DegreeOutlook Score 62 61 55

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$88,328
Out-of-state: $149,848 (4.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$116,876
-32% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,870
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,609
51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $46,013/yr, International Business graduates from Temple University land near the $50,501 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 6.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 51% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,870 debt-to-$46,013 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #60 out of 103 programs, Temple University's financial outcomes for International Business trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $46,013 to $69,609 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Temple University

With 83% of applicants admitted, Temple University prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 21,249 in Philadelphia, PA.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr
General and operations managers $102,950/yr
Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Temple University's International Business program score?
A score of 61/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Temple University trails the majority of International Business programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is International Business to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' International Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 51% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →