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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,211/yr (43% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (447,800 openings/yr)

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 67 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$689K	$671K	$590K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.3x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.1x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	76	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,504

Out-of-state: $164,380 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,840

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,425

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$84,481

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $64,211 put University of Arizona's Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations program 43% above the national median of $44,903 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 12.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $64,211 far exceeding the $24,425 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

University of Arizona ranks #2 among 67 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 32% earnings increase from $64,211 to $84,481 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Arizona

University of Arizona accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 40,769 in Tucson, AZ.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

General and operations managers $102,950/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 76/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at University of Arizona?

At 76/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at University of Arizona?

The 50% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Arizona one of the best schools for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations?

Among 67 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations programs, University of Arizona's #2 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →