Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Bachelor's degree · Iowa State University · Ames, IA

CIP 52.07

$46,374Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,750Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Iowa State University earn a median of $46,374 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $61,027 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,487–$88,452). Median debt is $20,750, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake
$49,099$20,834

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations graduates from Iowa State University make?

The median salary is $46,374 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.