by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 18 degrees and certificates in Franchising and Franchise Operations. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 94% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Franchising and Franchise 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.
A degree in Franchising and Franchise Operations explores Franchising And Franchise Operations. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Manage And Operate Franchises. Includes Instruction In Legal Requirements, Set-Up Costs And Capitalization Requirements, Financing, And Applications To Specific Franchise Opportunities.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, franchising and franchise operations draws strong interest, with 18 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award franchising and franchise operations degrees, an average of 9 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 17.
By level, the 18 awards include 1 bachelor’s degrees and 17 master’s degrees.
Women earned 50% of franchising and franchise operations degrees and certificates in the latest year (9 of 18). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Black or African American (8) and White (7).
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Franchising and Franchise Operations Schools ranking. In all, 2 colleges offer franchising and franchise operations programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Franchising and Franchise Operations Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common franchising and franchise operations credential is the master’s degree: 17 of the 18 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to franchising and franchise operations call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Administration and Management and Law and Government, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a franchising and franchise operations degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 17 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to franchising and franchise operations, at 53.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 53.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 10.5% |
| Master’s degree | 9.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 8.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 6.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.2% |
| Some college courses | 3.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
8 occupations are related to Franchising and Franchise Operations, with an average median salary of $116,104; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Compliance Director, Horse Racing Manager, Consul and Transmission Superintendent.
The occupation related to franchising and franchise operations with the most projected jobs is Managers, All Other, at 468,025.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 181,317 | 10.6% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 107,541 | 10.1% |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | 105,398 | -1.9% |
Franchising and Franchise Operations graduates earn a median $53,298 one year after completing their program, $68,789 after four years and $68,562 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,298 |
| 4 years | $68,789 |
| 5 years | $68,562 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to franchising and franchise operations is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,576 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
Franchising and Franchise Operations has 4 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 15,070 degrees a year; the largest are Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (11,107), Small Business Administration/Management (3,326) and Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other (524). 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 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other | 524 |
| Social Entrepreneurship | 113 |
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