International Business Schools Near Traverse City, MI (2026)

Traverse City, Michigan has 2 accredited schools offering international business programs, with tuition ranging from $14,760 to $14,778 per year for indexed programs. Traverse City has a population of about 15,491. Median household income is $71,731 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Traverse City, MI metro area, the top-earning international business-related role is Sales Manager at a median $104,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest International Business Schools to Traverse City

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

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


International Business Wages Near Traverse City

Traverse City is part of the Traverse City, MI metro area (BLS area code 45900). 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$84,300Traverse City, MI$90,257
Management Analyst$94,690Traverse City, MI$101,381
Sales Manager$104,090Traverse City, MI$111,445

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.


Traverse City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,731Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international business schools are near Traverse City, MI?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering international business programs near Traverse City. The closest is Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI (74.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Michigan University (90.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international business roles near Traverse City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international business-related roles near Traverse City are: Sales Manager ($104,090), Management Analyst ($94,690), General and Operations Manager ($84,300). 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 Mount Pleasant instead of Traverse City?

Mount Pleasant, MI is 89.9 miles from Traverse City 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 Traverse City an affordable place to study international business?

Traverse City’s median household income of $71,731 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Traverse City 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 Traverse City

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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.