by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 44 U.S. colleges awarded 524 degrees and certificates in Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 46% of graduates. College Factual ranks 14 schools in its 2027 Best Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $53,298 one year after completing, rising to $68,789 after four years.
Studying Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations explores Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations, Other. Any Instructional Program In Enterprise Management And Entrepreneurship Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other entrepreneurial and small business operations is a popular field of study, with 524 degrees awarded annually. 44 colleges award other entrepreneurial and small business operations degrees, an average of 12 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 103.
By level, the 524 awards include 2 certificates, 114 associate degrees, 165 bachelor’s degrees and 243 master’s degrees.
Women earned 52% of other entrepreneurial and small business operations degrees and certificates in the latest year (273 of 524). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (182) and Hispanic or Latino (165), and international students earned 53.
College Factual ranks 14 schools in its 2027 Best Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Schools ranking, including 2 for associate degrees, 6 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other entrepreneurial and small business operations schools within 4 states. In all, 44 colleges offer other entrepreneurial and small business operations programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other entrepreneurial and small business operations degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 114 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 165 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 243 |
Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations has 4 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 14,564 degrees a year; the largest are Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (11,107), Small Business Administration/Management (3,326) and Social Entrepreneurship (113). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 11,107 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 3,326 |
| Social Entrepreneurship | 113 |
| Franchising and Franchise Operations | 18 |
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