Best Colleges for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Introduction: Best Colleges for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations programs prepare students to launch and manage their own ventures or work in small business environments. With 68 schools offering this specialized major, graduates typically earn an average of $39,286 annually, though earning potential varies significantly based on business success and industry focus.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, and access to business incubators or startup accelerators. Look for curricula that balance practical skills like financial planning and marketing with theoretical business foundations. Strong alumni networks and connections to local business communities can provide valuable networking opportunities and potential funding sources for future ventures.

Schools Ranked

$50,452

Avg. Program Earnings

72.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Brown University Providence, Rhode Island	$73,769	95.9%	private-nonprofit
2	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$73,321	83.7%	public
3	Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$63,005	80.1%	private-nonprofit
4	University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida	$58,673	84.2%	private-nonprofit
5	Syracuse University Syracuse, New York	$54,810	81.4%	private-nonprofit
6	Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$53,984	77.1%	private-nonprofit
7	University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona	$52,107	65.9%	public
8	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$52,107	61.6%	public
9	Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey	$52,107	63.3%	private-nonprofit
10	Baylor University Waco, Texas	$52,107	80.2%	private-nonprofit
11	Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, Illinois	$50,856	63.9%	private-nonprofit
12	University of St Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota	$50,287	75.2%	private-nonprofit
13	Rowan University Glassboro, New Jersey	$49,683	68.3%	public
14	Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$47,260	79.8%	private-nonprofit
15	Suffolk University Boston, Massachusetts	$46,380	59.8%	private-nonprofit
16	University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio	$45,696	81.5%	private-nonprofit
17	Stetson University DeLand, Florida	$44,776	62.8%	private-nonprofit
18	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, Oklahoma	$44,384	65.9%	public
19	Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$42,682	74.7%	public
20	Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut	$42,682	77.3%	private-nonprofit
21	Clarkson University Potsdam, New York	$42,682	73.6%	private-nonprofit
22	Brigham Young University Provo, Utah	$42,682	82.2%	private-nonprofit
23	Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia	$42,123	48.1%	public
24	University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio	$41,565	55.6%	public
25	Kent State University at Kent Kent, Ohio	$41,565	65.5%	public