Entrepreneurship at Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, KS · Public · Associate Degree · Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

with a smaller student body of 2,911 in Hutchinson, KS.

Program Analysis

At $34,937/yr, Entrepreneurship graduates from Hutchinson Community College land near the $40,209 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 53.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Entrepreneurship career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #7 ranking among 15 Entrepreneurship programs places Hutchinson Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

For students considering alternatives, 3 registered apprenticeship programs align with Entrepreneurship careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

69 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
64
Low End
69
Score
71
High End
Earnings $34,937/yr (-13% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (50% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (447,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$35K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
53.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
5 of 5
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,840
Out-of-state: $9,300
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,634
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Entrepreneurship graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Chief executives $206,420 +4.3% 44%
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
General and operations managers $102,950 +4.4% 52%
Chief executives
$206,420
+4.3% growth 44% AI-proof
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
General and operations managers
$102,950
+4.4% growth 52% AI-proof

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Entrepreneurship Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Entrepreneurship careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering business & office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hutchinson Community College's Entrepreneurship program score?
At 69/100, Hutchinson Community College's Entrepreneurship program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Should I worry about AI if I study Entrepreneurship at Hutchinson Community College?
With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $365,518 in decade earnings vs $365,518 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Entrepreneurship graduates?
Beyond Hutchinson Community College's classroom route, 3 registered apprenticeships map to Entrepreneurship careers — including Health Information Management Privacy And Security Officer. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Entrepreneurship from Hutchinson Community College?
Job availability for Entrepreneurship is strong — 447,800 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Hutchinson Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in KS may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →