The Best International Business Programs in Pennsylvania for 2026

Based in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #4 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 86.9 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 80.1 group average, in the top third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 78% of its students, above the 73% average across the ranked schools. Drexel University admits 79% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 21,153 students.

On cost, Drexel University charges $60,042 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $240,168 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Grove City College is a private, nonprofit institution in Grove City, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #5 of the 25 analyzed here with an 84.6 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 80.1 group average, in the top third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 83% of its students, above the 73% average across the ranked schools. Grove City College admits 72% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Grove City College charges $21,700 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $86,800 in tuition. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

Moravian University is a private, nonprofit institution in Bethlehem, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #6 of the 25 analyzed here with an 83.2 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 80.1 group average, in the top third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 72% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. Moravian University admits 54% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Moravian University charges $51,569 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $206,276 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its genuine selectivity.

University of Scranton is a private, nonprofit institution in Scranton, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #7 of the 25 analyzed here with an 81.4 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 80.1 group average, in the top third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 80% of its students, above the 73% average across the ranked schools. University of Scranton admits 81% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, University of Scranton charges $53,208 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $212,832 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Based in Scranton, PA, Marywood University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #8 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 81.3 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 80.1 group average, in the top third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 72% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. Marywood University admits 61% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Marywood University charges $39,490 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $157,960 in tuition. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with genuine selectivity.

Based in West Chester, PA, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #9 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 81.0 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 80.1 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 71% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. West Chester University of Pennsylvania admits 78% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, West Chester University of Pennsylvania charges $7,716 a year in-state, roughly 2.5x the $19,290 out-of-state rate. Over four years that is about $30,864 in tuition for residents, against $77,160 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.

Elizabethtown College is a private, nonprofit institution in Elizabethtown, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #10 of the 25 analyzed here with an 80.7 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 80.1 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 76% of its students, above the 73% average across the ranked schools. Elizabethtown College admits 78% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Elizabethtown College charges $37,250 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $149,000 in tuition. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

Based in Philadelphia, PA, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #11 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 80.4 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 80.1 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 79% of its students, above the 73% average across the ranked schools. Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia admits 89% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia charges $53,060 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $212,240 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

Based in Selinsgrove, PA, Susquehanna University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #12 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 80.0 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 82% of its students, above the 73% average across the ranked schools. Susquehanna University admits 81% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 2,255 students.

On cost, Susquehanna University charges $58,750 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $235,000 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Duquesne University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #13 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 80.0 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 77% of its students, above the 73% average across the ranked schools. Duquesne University admits 84% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%. The university enrolls 8,234 students overall.

On cost, Duquesne University charges $48,986 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $195,944 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Based in Mechanicsburg, PA, Messiah University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #14 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 79.6 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 75% of its students, above the 73% average across the ranked schools. Messiah University admits 79% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Messiah University charges $41,300 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $165,200 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Temple University is a public institution in Philadelphia, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #15 of the 25 analyzed here with a 78.9 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 75% of its students, above the 73% average across the ranked schools. Temple University admits 80% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Temple University charges $21,989 a year in-state, versus $37,789 for out-of-state students. Over four years that is about $87,956 in tuition for residents, against $151,156 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

Based in Chester, PA, Widener University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #16 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 78.6 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 68% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. Widener University admits 71% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Widener University charges $54,660 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $218,640 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its genuine selectivity.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Chatham University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #17 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 78.4 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 63% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. Chatham University admits 62% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Chatham University charges $43,518 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $174,072 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its genuine selectivity.

Gannon University is a private, nonprofit institution in Erie, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #18 of the 25 analyzed here with a 78.1 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 66% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. Gannon University admits 74% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Gannon University charges $39,270 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $157,080 in tuition. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.

Juniata College is a private, nonprofit institution in Huntingdon, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #19 of the 25 analyzed here with a 77.8 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 74% of its students, above the 73% average across the ranked schools. Juniata College admits 79% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Juniata College charges $57,500 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $230,000 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Saint Vincent College is a private, nonprofit institution in Latrobe, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #20 of the 25 analyzed here with a 77.7 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 69% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. Saint Vincent College admits 62% of applicants, more selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Saint Vincent College charges $41,180 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $164,720 in tuition. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with genuine selectivity.

DeSales University is a private, nonprofit institution in Center Valley, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #21 of the 25 analyzed here with a 76.5 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 72% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. DeSales University admits 77% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, DeSales University charges $45,000 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $180,000 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. It earns its place in the top 25 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

Lebanon Valley College is a private, nonprofit institution in Annville, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #22 of the 25 analyzed here with a 72.1 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 65% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. Lebanon Valley College admits 84% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Lebanon Valley College charges $50,600 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $202,400 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. It earns its place in the top 25 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

Based in Greensburg, PA, Seton Hill University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in International Business program lands at #23 of the 25 ranked here, earning a 71.7 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 67% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. Seton Hill University admits 80% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Seton Hill University charges $42,294 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $169,176 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. It earns its place in the top 25 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

Arcadia University is a private, nonprofit institution in Glenside, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #24 of the 25 analyzed here with a 70.6 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 67% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. Arcadia University admits 80% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Arcadia University charges $48,760 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $195,040 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. It earns its place in the top 25 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in Bloomsburg, PA. Its Bachelor's in International Business program ranks #25 of the 25 analyzed here with a 64.4 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 54% of its students, below the 73% average across the ranked schools. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania admits 93% of applicants, less selective than the 72% average for the group. That is more open than the 29% rate at Bucknell University, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 54% to 86%.

On cost, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania charges $7,716 a year in-state, roughly 2.5x the $19,290 out-of-state rate. Over four years that is about $30,864 in tuition for residents, against $77,160 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,716 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania to $67,446 at Bucknell University. Graduates step into a field with a $102,425 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.