Entrepreneurship at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Certificate · Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Temple University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 21,249 students in Philadelphia, PA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,031/yr, roughly in line with the $40,209 national median for Entrepreneurship. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 18.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Entrepreneurship graduates.

At #10 out of 15 programs, Temple University's financial outcomes for Entrepreneurship trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Entrepreneurship connects to 3 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

62 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
56
Low End
62
Score
64
High End
Earnings $38,031/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (50% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (447,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$398K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
18.0x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
5 of 5
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$22,082
Out-of-state: $37,462

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

Explore what Entrepreneurship graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 15 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Temple University's Entrepreneurship program score?
This program scores 62/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Entrepreneurship programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Should I worry about AI if I study Entrepreneurship at Temple University?
AI exposure of 50% is a real factor. For Temple University specifically, the gap between optimistic ($397,887) and pessimistic ($397,887) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Entrepreneurship graduates?
If Temple University's tuition gives you pause, consider that 3 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Entrepreneurship. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Entrepreneurship graduates from Temple University find jobs?
The very large job market (447,800 annual openings) works in favor of Entrepreneurship graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →