Best Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$111,516
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,323
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Iowa
Grad rate: 73.4% |
IA | +$315,017 | $60,850 | $26,883 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Indian River State College
Grad rate: 44.4% |
FL | -$91,984 | $37,989 | $11,764 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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