Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (Bachelor's Degree) at Florida Institute of Technology

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$35,994

Est. from FL median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,396

Est. from national median (20 programs)

Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology's entrepreneurship bachelor's costs an estimated $25,396 in debt for first-year earnings around $36,000—figures based on comparable Florida programs and similar private institutions. That 0.71 debt-to-earnings ratio falls within reasonable territory, but the earnings figure itself trails the national median for this major by roughly $9,000. Even within Florida, where entrepreneurship graduates generally earn less than the national average, this program appears positioned near the middle of the pack rather than among the stronger performers like Florida State, where graduates start closer to $49,000.

The gap matters because private institution debt tends to accumulate faster than at public universities, yet the earnings trajectory here mirrors what you'd expect from less expensive state schools. Peer programs nationally carry similar debt loads but typically deliver 26% higher first-year earnings. For a school known more for engineering and STEM fields, the entrepreneurship program may lack the same employer pipelines or program maturity, though the small graduate cohort (hence the data suppression) makes it impossible to assess actual outcomes with confidence.

Given the uncertainty in these estimates and the earnings gap versus both national peers and Florida's top program, families should dig deeper into Florida Tech's specific career support for business majors and whether the school's STEM focus translates into meaningful advantages for entrepreneurship students—or if those resources flow primarily to the technical programs.

Where Florida Institute of Technology Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all entrepreneurial and small business operations bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (12 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne	$44,360	$35,994*	—	$25,396*	—
Florida State UniversityTallahassee	$5,656	$48,625*	—	$17,100*	0.35
Rollins CollegeWinter Park	$58,300	$37,950*	—	—*	—
The University of TampaTampa	$33,424	$34,038*	—	$27,000*	0.79
University of South FloridaTampa	$6,410	$33,249*	$32,893	—*	—
National Median	—	$45,265*	—	$24,125*	0.53

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with entrepreneurial and small business operations graduates

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Personal Service Managers, All Other

All personal service managers not listed separately.

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

Spa Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Wind Energy Operations Managers

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

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 Florida Institute of Technology, approximately 20% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.