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The Forum on Education Abroad published new research today finding that students who studied abroad earn on average $4,159 more in their first job after graduation than those who did not. 

The report, “International Experience as A Career Asset: Exploring the Earnings Impact of Education Abroad Participation,” compiles data from business schools across the United States to compare starting salaries for undergraduate business majors. The salary increase represents a 6.3% earnings differential for education abroad participants. Notably, a starting salary differential was observed not just among A students, but among those who earned B and C averages as well. 

From July 29 to August 1, 2025, The Forum on Education Abroad hosted a transformative four-day Beyond Polarization Residency for international educators, aimed at providing essential strategies for navigating conflict in today’s increasingly polarized world. The event, which was held at the University of Denver, brought together more than 30 professionals to explore how education abroad can serve as a powerful tool in bridging cultural divides while fostering meaningful, productive dialogue across differences. 

By Pato Lin-Steadman, Ed.D., Director of Programs and Training

The temperature was not the only thing that was high in Chicago two weeks ago. The hype for the newly revamped Accelerated Residency was real, and the energy in Room 301 of the University of Illinois Chicago’s Student Center East was electric.