Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Temple University

Temple's entrepreneurial program graduates start strong at nearly $51,000 and accelerate from there—earnings jump 30% by year four to reach $66,000. That growth trajectory outpaces typical small business programs nationally, where Temple ranks in the 75th percentile for early earnings. Graduates are earning more than peers at Drexel and significantly outpacing most other Pennsylvania programs, though Temple sits at the 60th percentile statewide, suggesting Pennsylvania has several strong options in this field.

The $24,250 debt load is right at the national median for this major, creating a manageable 0.48 debt-to-earnings ratio. With first-year earnings exceeding $50,000, graduates can realistically pay down debt while getting their careers or ventures off the ground. The 30% earnings growth by year four suggests that the program's graduates either advance quickly in corporate roles or see their entrepreneurial ventures gain traction—both positive signals for a degree that could pull students in multiple directions.

For families concerned about ROI in a less traditional business major, Temple delivers. The combination of above-national-average starting salaries, strong earnings momentum, and reasonable debt makes this a program where the numbers back up the entrepreneurial promise. At an 83% admission rate, it's also accessible to students who might not crack into the most selective business schools but still want solid career prospects.