Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (Bachelor's Degree) at Susquehanna University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$49,175

Est. from PA median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,396

Est. from national median (20 programs)

Analysis

Based on comparable entrepreneurial programs in Pennsylvania, Susquehanna's estimated $49,175 first-year earnings land right at the state median—a solid middle position among the 21 programs offered across Pennsylvania. With estimated debt around $25,400, the 0.52 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment: graduates would owe roughly half their first-year salary, which translates to monthly payments that shouldn't consume their entire budget. This sits comfortably below typical trouble thresholds and aligns with what peer entrepreneurial programs nationally produce.

The challenge here is visibility. Because this program's graduate cohort is too small for the Department of Education to publish actual outcomes, you're making decisions based on what similar programs achieve rather than Susquehanna's specific track record. The estimates suggest performance consistent with Temple, Drexel, and Duquesne—Pennsylvania's larger entrepreneurial programs with reported data—but you can't know whether Susquehanna's alumni network, curriculum focus, or regional connections deliver comparable results.

For a program centered on launching businesses or joining startups, individual hustle and networking matter enormously—potentially more than credential prestige. If your child thrives in Susquehanna's small-college environment and the estimated debt feels manageable for your family, the financial fundamentals don't scream risk. Just recognize you're betting on peer-program performance patterns rather than verified outcomes specific to this campus.

Where Susquehanna University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (21 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Susquehanna UniversitySelinsgrove	$57,400	$49,175*	—	$25,396*	—
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia	$22,082	$50,876*	$65,982	$24,250*	0.48
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia	$60,663	$50,030*	$67,226	—*	—
Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh	$47,146	$48,319*	—	—*	—
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaShippensburg	$13,544	$42,830*	—	$24,000*	0.56
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 Susquehanna University, approximately 24% 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 PA. Actual outcomes may vary.