U.S. median for this major: $64,034.
College Scorecard field of study; 45 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 33% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,125.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $65,881. College Scorecard.
University of Dayton Entrepreneurship: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Entrepreneurship nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Dayton's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,736 | $91,291 | 2.2 years |
| $30–48k | $21,595 | $90,699 | 2.2 years |
| $48–75k | $24,155 | $101,451 | 2.4 years |
| $75–110k | $26,871 | $112,858 | 2.7 years |
| $110k+ | $33,731 | $141,670 | 3.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (66% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Entrepreneurship graduates 4 years after graduating ($77,318) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $41,880 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Entrepreneurship at Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Entrepreneurship graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Dayton | $77,318 | $25,813 | $29,533 | 80% |
| 2 | Miami University-Hamilton | $67,193 | $23,350 | $11,286 | 25% |
| 3 | Miami University-Middletown | $67,193 | $23,350 | $10,809 | 32% |
| 4 | Miami University-Oxford | $67,193 | $23,350 | $28,384 | 80% |
| 5 | Kent State University at Kent | $61,642 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
16 more Ohio colleges offer Entrepreneurship but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Entrepreneurship graduates
General and Operations Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Chief Executives
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Dayton, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Dayton
- Acceptance rate: 65% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 80% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $75,537
- Full cost breakdown · all 63 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Dayton
- Business Administration$92,317
- Finance$95,925
- International Business$84,485
- Accounting$90,314
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other—
University of Dayton Entrepreneurship questions
How much do University of Dayton Entrepreneurship graduates earn?
Entrepreneurship graduates of University of Dayton earn a median $77,318 four years after graduating and $55,864 one year after. The U.S. median for Entrepreneurship graduates across 63 colleges is $64,034.
How much debt do University of Dayton Entrepreneurship graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Entrepreneurship graduates of University of Dayton is $25,813, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,125.
Is University of Dayton a good school for Entrepreneurship in Ohio?
On pay, Entrepreneurship graduates of University of Dayton earn $77,318 four years out, $10,125 above the median for the same major across 5 Ohio colleges ($67,193) and $13,284 above the U.S. median ($64,034). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Dayton rank for Entrepreneurship in Ohio?
Of 5 Ohio colleges reporting Entrepreneurship graduate earnings, University of Dayton ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Entrepreneurship graduates get?
A common career is general and operations managers, with a median wage of $98,030 in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area and $105,770 nationally. Others include chief executives.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Dayton Entrepreneurship: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-dayton/majors/entrepreneurship (College Scorecard and BLS data).