College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2025 Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Schools in the Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the Plains States Region
358 International Business Degrees Awarded
Ranked #100 in popularity, international business/trade/commerce is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 358 degrees in international business/trade/commerce to qualified students.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great International Business/Trade/Commerce School

Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Schools in the Plains States Region The international business program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for International Business/Trade/Commerce rankings. We derive our Best Overall International Business/Trade/Commerce School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

International Business/Trade/Commerce Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in International Business
Master's Degrees in International Business
Doctor's Degrees in International Business

The international business school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Schools in the Plains States Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for International Business/Trade/Commerce in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the international business degree levels they offer.

Top Plains States Region Schools in International Business

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MN
36.4% Growth in Graduates

University of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in international business/trade/commerce. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #106 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UST MN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in international business/trade/commerce from University of St Thomas Minnesota

2
SLU crest
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
46 International Business Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in international business/trade/commerce has to look into Saint Louis University. SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis. This university ranks 4th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 46 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in international business/trade/commerce from Saint Louis University

Sponsored
Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Business Administration - International Business Program Name

Earn the degree that can help you drive business beyond borders with a specialized online international business degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in BS in Business Administration - International Business from Southern New Hampshire University

Related Programs

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN

Any student who is interested in international business/trade/commerce needs to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 19 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in international business/trade/commerce from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA

Iowa State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international business/trade/commerce. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were about 11 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in international business/trade/commerce from Iowa State University

5
Drake crest
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IA
14.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 5th out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were about 14 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Drake in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in international business/trade/commerce from Drake University

6
Augsburg crest
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN

Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 39th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 1 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Augsburg in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in international business/trade/commerce from Augsburg University

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KS

WSU is a large public university located in the large city of Wichita. This university ranks 15th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 10 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in international business/trade/commerce from Wichita State University

Sponsored
Masters Degree Type
MBA in International Business Program Name

Earn the MBA that fits your borderless business goals – and your budget.

More information about a degree in MBA in International Business from Southern New Hampshire University

Related Programs

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN

Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 16 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in international business/trade/commerce from Minnesota State University - Mankato

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE

UNL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lincoln. A Best Colleges rank of #207 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 26 international business/trade/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in international business/trade/commerce from University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Colleges by State

Explore the best international business/trade/commerce schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 92
Missouri 693 110
Iowa 648 60
Kansas 599 47
Nebraska 500 50
North Dakota 416 20
South Dakota 381 2

View All Rankings >

One of 0 majors within the International Business area of study, International Business/Trade/Commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options