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International Business at Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,292/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (447,200 openings/yr)

ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #16 of 103 International Business programs Top 25%

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	$729K	$704K	$615K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.0x	13.5x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.1x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,988

Out-of-state: $116,292 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,604

-11% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,819

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$83,952

74% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $48,292/yr, International Business graduates from Washington State University land near the $50,501 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 51% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $16,819 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #16 out of 103 programs, Washington State University's International Business program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $48,292 to $83,952 over five years (74% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Washington State University

With 85% of applicants admitted, Washington State University prioritizes broad access, with 21,583 students enrolled in Pullman, WA.

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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

View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Washington State University's International Business program score?

A score of 72/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Washington State University's International Business graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

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.

Why does Washington State University rank so high for International Business?

The #16 ranking out of 103 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →