Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Clarks Summit University

Pennsylvania's entrepreneurial programs typically produce first-year earnings around $49,000—and comparable programs at Clarks Summit University suggest similar outcomes. With estimated debt of $25,000, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 falls into manageable territory, roughly aligned with what you'd find at Temple or Drexel's reported programs. That's a half-year of earnings to repay, which most financial advisors consider reasonable.

What makes this program competitive is how it stacks up against state and national norms. The estimated earnings match Pennsylvania's median exactly and sit above the national benchmark by nearly $4,000. The debt figure is essentially average for this credential nationwide. However, nearly half of students here receive Pell grants, suggesting many families are counting on this investment to deliver economic mobility. The 90% admission rate means access is wide, but outcomes still need to translate into viable careers.

The real question is execution: can a smaller program with limited graduate data compete with established programs at larger Pennsylvania universities? The estimates suggest comparability, but without actual outcome data from this specific program, you're betting on the school's ability to deliver what peer institutions achieve. If your child has entrepreneurial drive and values a smaller campus environment, the numbers don't rule it out—just understand you're working with educated guesses rather than this program's track record.