Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,626
95th percentile (80th in NC)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Elon University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Elon University graduates earn $63k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all entrepreneurial and small business operations bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Elon University$62,626
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte$30,996$38,456$25,5000.82
National Median$45,265$24,1250.53

Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte
$40,408$30,996$25,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Elon University, approximately 9% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.