Best International Business Schools Near Monroe, MI (2026)

Monroe, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering international business programs. Monroe has a population of about 20,330. Median household income is $59,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Monroe, MI metro area, the top-earning international business-related role is Sales Manager at a median $129,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest International Business Schools to Monroe

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international business programs near Monroe, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Monroe city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Monroe. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 26.3 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 32.4 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Siena Heights University

Adrian, MI 32.6 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,529
Avg net price $17,124/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Adrian College

Adrian, MI 34.8 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,504
Avg net price $25,368/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 77.8 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 114.1 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northwood University

Midland, MI 126.7 miles from Monroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,075
Avg net price $27,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan international business page.


International Business Wages Near Monroe

Monroe is part of the Monroe, MI metro area (BLS area code 33780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$93,690Monroe, MI$100,203
Management Analyst$96,040Monroe, MI$102,717
Sales Manager$129,620Monroe, MI$138,631

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Monroe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,330Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international business schools are near Monroe, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international business programs near Monroe. The closest is University of Toledo in Toledo, OH (21.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Adrian College (34.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international business roles near Monroe?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international business-related roles near Monroe are: Sales Manager ($129,620), Management Analyst ($96,040), General and Operations Manager ($93,690). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oregon instead of Monroe?

Oregon, OH is 18.1 miles from Monroe and has its own set of local international business programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Monroe an affordable place to study international business?

Monroe’s median household income of $59,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Monroe

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Monroe:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.