Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Florida State University

Florida State's entrepreneurship program stands out sharply from its Florida competitors, with graduates earning $48,625—nearly $13,000 more than the state median and ranking in the 80th percentile among Florida programs. That's a meaningful edge when you consider most entrepreneurship graduates in the state make around $36,000, and even prestigious Rollins College produces lower earnings. The program also beats the national median by roughly $3,000, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally.

The debt picture is where this gets particularly interesting: at $17,100, it's about $5,000 below Florida's typical burden for this degree and well under the national median of $24,125. That creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35—meaning graduates owe just over one-third of their first-year salary. For context, you're looking at roughly $190 in monthly loan payments on a salary that provides considerably more breathing room than what most entrepreneurship grads face.

For parents weighing FSU's selective admissions process (just 25% acceptance rate), this program delivers tangible returns that justify the effort. The combination of relatively low debt and above-average earnings positions graduates to either service their loans comfortably while building a business or pursue traditional employment with financial flexibility. It's a clearer value proposition than you'll find at most Florida schools offering this degree.