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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,853/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 10.3x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #49 of 67 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations programs

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	$503K	$502K	$469K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.3x	10.3x	9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	45

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,744

Out-of-state: $136,872 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,542

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $44,853/yr, roughly in line with the $44,903 national median for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 10.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% 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.

A #49 ranking among 67 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations programs places University of Hawaii at Manoa in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

A 70% admission rate makes University of Hawaii at Manoa accessible to a wide range of qualified students, enrolling 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

At 50/100, the score looks reasonable — but Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

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

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.

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