Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac's entrepreneurship program outperforms most similar programs nationally, with first-year graduates earning $50,614—above the national median and landing in the 74th percentile. The $27,000 in typical debt translates to a manageable 0.53 debt-to-earnings ratio, well below concerning territory. Earnings grow to $58,141 by year four, suggesting graduates are building sustainable careers rather than hitting quick dead ends.

However, context matters here. Connecticut has only two schools offering this bachelor's degree, so the "60th percentile in-state" ranking doesn't tell us much. The real comparison is national: this program beats three-quarters of entrepreneurship programs across the country in terms of graduate earnings. That said, the sample size is under 30 graduates, meaning a few outlier success stories could be skewing the numbers favorably.

For a parent weighing this investment, the fundamentals look solid—moderate debt paired with above-average earnings that continue climbing. The question is whether your student needs a formal degree in entrepreneurship or would be better served by a traditional business major with broader career flexibility. Quinnipiac's 77% admission rate suggests this is accessible, but make sure the entrepreneurial curriculum aligns with your child's actual business interests before committing to this specialized path.