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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,038/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #59 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	$442K	$447K	$429K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.3x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$133,696

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$142,536

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,500

9.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $34,038 per year, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations graduates from The University of Tampa earn below the $44,903 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 3.3x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,500 debt-to-$34,038 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #59 out of 67 programs, The University of Tampa's financial outcomes for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About The University of Tampa

The University of Tampa accepts 41% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 10,093 students in Tampa, FL.

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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

How does The University of Tampa's Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations program score?

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations earnings lower at The University of Tampa?

Lower starting pay at The University of Tampa may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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