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International Business at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,625/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

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

ROI 12.0x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #42 of 103 International Business programs Top 50%

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	$570K	$562K	$512K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	12.0x	10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.7x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	66	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,751

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,996

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The University of Texas at Arlington's International Business program produces graduates earning $48,625/yr — within striking distance of the $50,501 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI International Business programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in International Business's typical career paths, with 51% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,751 in median debt clears quickly against $48,625 in annual earnings.

At #42 of 103 International Business programs, The University of Texas at Arlington scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $48,625 to $61,996 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

A 81% acceptance rate means The University of Texas at Arlington is accessible to most applicants, with 30,834 students enrolled in Arlington, TX.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for International Business at The University of Texas at Arlington?

A score of 66/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the International Business field.

Will AI replace International Business careers?

With 51% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $511,759 in decade earnings vs $569,770 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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