There are many factors that have inspired MBA programs to go out of their way to cultivate international classrooms, if only because they more accurately reflect the experiences MBA students will have once they enter their chosen field. By and large, international students currently make up 5% of the 20 million college students in the US, according to the Washington Post, and account for more than $35 billion in revenue within higher education.
Percentage of International Students at Top-Tier Schools
The student bodies at top-tier business schools feature significant percentages of international candidates: 32% at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, 35% at Harvard Business School and as high as 40% at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, according to usnews.com. In some mid-tier programs, that percentage surpasses 50%.
For international students to make the right choice requires they look beyond rankings or percentage of international recruits. For instance, does the school’s reputation carry worldwide? Does it have a global scope? Will the program serve cross-cultural needs and provide support with the logistical challenges of studying abroad?
Perhaps most importantly, will the program foster connections with multinational organizations after graduation? Does the pay compare or...
Post-Graduation Comparisons
Notably, among the top 50 schools, 30 see their US graduates earn an average salary that is higher than their international peers. At University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business, US graduates on average earn $18,000 more than their international counterparts. At the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, the disparity can be as high as $30,000.
On the flipside, there are certain US schools where international students come out ahead. Of the top 50 ranked schools, 19 schools show international graduates earning more than their US. counterparts. That discrepancy ranges from comparatively minor — $99 at NYU stern—to major—more than $20,000 at the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business.
Here's 10 of the best US business schools for international students:
1. Joseph M Katz Graduate School of Business at University of Pittsburgh
31% international students representing 11 countries
88% of MBAs hired after graduation
Average international base salary: $95,917
Average US base salary: $75,636
Ranked number three in 'International Course Experience Among US Public Institutions' by the Financial Times
2. Paul Merage School of Business at University of California - Irvine
50% international students representing 16 countries
87% of International MBAs were employed by three months after graduation;
Average international base salary: $98,452
Average US base salary: $95,170
Ranked 62 globally by the Financial Times
3. Simon Business School at University of Rochester
46% international students representing 18 countries
87% of International MBAs hired after graduation
Average international base salary: $100,093
Average US base salary: $96,772
Ranked 111 globally by US News
4. Columbia Business School
41% international students representing 133 countries
97% of MBAs hired three months after graduation
Average international base salary: $124,711
Average US base salary: $131,559
Ranked seventh globally by the Financial Times
5. Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University
43.1% international students representing 88 countries
85% of MBAs hired after graduation
Average international base salary: $108,973
Average US base salary: $99,805
Ranked 21 internationally by US News
6. Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University
35% international students representing 28 countries
86.2% of International MBAs hired after graduation
Average international base salary: $122,724
Average US base salary: $115,235
Ranked 30 globally by the Financial Times
7. WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University
Full-time MBA students receive a full scholarship for tuition
34% international students
95.94% of MBAs hired by three months after graduation
Average international base salary: $112,778
Average US base salary: $97,179
Ranked 57 globally by the Financial Times
8. Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University
25% international students representing 12 countries
78% of International MBAs with job offers three months after graduation
Average international base salary: $110,561
Average US base salary: $96,775
Ranked 63 globally by the Financial Times
9. Scheller College of Business at Georgia Institute of Technology
25% international students
93% of MBAs hired by three months after graduation
Average international base salary: $124,114
Average US base salary: $105,417
Ranked 61 globally by the Financial Times
10. Wisconsin School of Business at University of Wisconsin, Madison
18% international students
87% of MBAs hired by three months after graduation
Average international base salary: $103,962
Average US base salary: $95,020
Ranked 71 globally by the Financial Times
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