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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,265/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #6 of 67 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations programs Top 10%

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	$613K	$601K	$540K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.7x	13.5x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.2x	7.1x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,656

Out-of-state: $84,976 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,408

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,750

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,277

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $45,265/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 13.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 12% 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 $45,265 far exceeding the $18,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #6 of 67 programs, this Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 49% earnings increase from $45,265 to $67,277 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of North Texas

University of North Texas accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 33,680 students in Denton, TX.

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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 67/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at University of North Texas?

At 67/100, University of North Texas's Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

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

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 →