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Entrepreneurial Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 52.0701 - 52.0799.

Types of Degrees Entrepreneurial Studies Majors Are Earning

Those studying Entrepreneurial Studies may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	851
Associate’s Degree	967
Bachelor’s Degree	4,597
Master’s Degree	7,532
Doctor’s Degree	3

What Entrepreneurial Studies Majors Need to Know

Studies in Entrepreneurial Studies build a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Entrepreneurial Studies graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

According to O*NET, a major in Entrepreneurial Studies emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• English Language — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Administration and Management — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Customer and Personal Service — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Law and Government — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Education and Training — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Entrepreneurial Studies program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Speaking — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

Abilities

Innate abilities most relevant to Entrepreneurial Studies careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Entrepreneurial Studies graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.6 / 7
Getting Information	4.5 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.4 / 7
Working with Computers	4.3 / 7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.2 / 7
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	4.2 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.2 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.1 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.1 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Entrepreneurial Studies professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft Access	Data base user interface and query software	—
Microsoft SharePoint	Document management software	—
SAP software	Enterprise resource planning ERP software	—
Adobe Acrobat	Document management software	—
Microsoft Windows	Operating system software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Entrepreneurial Studies graduates include:

• Gym Manager
• Publication Director
• Fish and Game Club Manager
• Laundry Superintendent
• Program Manager
• Travel Agency Manager
• Compliance Director
• Box Office Manager
• Horse Racing Manager
• Software Publisher
• Social Science Manager
• Register in Chancery
• Extermination Supervisor
• Project Coordinator
• Pool Manager

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Entrepreneurial Studies graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Bachelor’s degree	46.6%
Master’s degree	22.7%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	7.6%
High school diploma or equivalent	6.6%
Doctoral degree	4.4%
Postsecondary certificate	4.0%
Some college courses	3.6%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	1.9%
Post-master’s certificate	1.6%
Less than a high school diploma	0.5%
Post-doctoral training	0.3%
First professional degree	0.1%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Entrepreneurial Studies?

Gender Distribution

This field has a relatively balanced gender distribution: 51.4% women and 48.6% men among Entrepreneurial Studies graduates.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	7,358	51.4%
Men	6,948	48.6%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Entrepreneurial Studies graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	6,978	48.8%
Asian	666	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2,654	18.6%
Black or African American	1,876	13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	109	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	25	0.2%
Two or More Races	602	4.2%
Race Unknown	505	3.5%
International Students	891	6.2%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Entrepreneurial Studies Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Entrepreneurial Studies graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$51,538
4 years	$61,024
5 years	$67,263

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $67,263 — roughly 31% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Entrepreneurial Studies Programs

Online study are documented by IPEDS for Entrepreneurial Studies. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	39	18
Bachelor’s	30	22
Master’s	47	10
Doctoral (Research)	1	0

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Entrepreneurial Studies Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Entrepreneurial Studies graduates earn a median of $61,024 four years after completion — roughly 61% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Management Marketing Sales	840,037
Business Administration, Management and Operations	402,942
Accounting and Related Services	81,835
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	62,236
Business/Commerce, General	57,976
Finance and Financial Management Services	57,564
Marketing	53,750
Human Resources Management and Services	25,424
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	16,153
Hospitality Administration/Management	13,333
Management Information Systems and Services	12,092
Real Estate	7,906

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.