Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Illinois Central College
Ranked 6th of 13 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Illinois Central College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations earn a median $43,497 one year after graduating, rising to $62,075 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% above the national median of $47,705 for this field, ranking 6th of 13 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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