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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Utah Valley University

Orem, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $60,448/yr (35% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 23.2x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 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	$592K	$582K	$527K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.6x	23.2x	21.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	8.2x	7.4x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	69	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,080

Out-of-state: $71,320 (8.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,852

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $60,448 per year, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations graduates from Utah Valley University significantly outpace the $44,903 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

With a 23.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% 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.

At #4 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.

About Utah Valley University

one of the larger campuses at 27,481 students in Orem, UT.

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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 69/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Utah Valley University?

At 69/100, Utah Valley University'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 Utah Valley University?

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 →