310 Colleges in the United States
11,319 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$42,578 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in entrepreneurial studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #120 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
In 2023, College Factual analyzed 310 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 11,319 degrees in entrepreneurial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Best Schools for Entrepreneurial Studies in the United States
The schools below may not offer all types of entrepreneurship degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Entrepreneurship
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
204 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in entrepreneurial studies. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,241 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were roughly 204 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the entrepreneurial studies major at University of Pennsylvania get $119,329 above the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Brown University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in entrepreneurial studies. Located in the city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.
There were roughly 55 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent year we have data available. Entrepreneurial Studies degree recipients from Brown University get an earnings boost of about $23,593 above the typical earnings of entrepreneurial studies graduates.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Washington University in St Louis is a great decision for students interested in a degree in entrepreneurial studies. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 31 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
Duke University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in entrepreneurial studies. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were approximately 10 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 32 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available. Those entrepreneurial studies students who get their degree from Boston College make $28,817 more than the standard entrepreneurship grad.
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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were about 69 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in entrepreneurial studies from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
UD is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Newark. This university ranks 1st out of 5 colleges for overall quality in the state of Delaware.
There were roughly 26 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the entrepreneurial studies major at University of Delaware earn $12,358 above the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,241 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were about 21 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in entrepreneurial studies from George Washington University
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
116 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of San Francisco, USFCA is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 20th out of 170 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 116 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at USFCA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in entrepreneurial studies from University of San Francisco
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 116 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 50 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in entrepreneurial studies from Texas Christian University
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #71 out of 2,241 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.
There were approximately 65 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurial Studies degree recipients from Syracuse University get an earnings boost of around $3,876 over the average income of entrepreneurial studies graduates.
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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
85 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were about 85 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the entrepreneurial studies program at University of Arizona earn $15,569 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dayton. This university ranks 7th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were approximately 62 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the entrepreneurial studies degree program at University of Dayton get $10,235 above the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$23,250 Median Student Debt
Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 55 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 24 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the entrepreneurship program report average early career income of $44,313.
More information about a degree in entrepreneurial studies from University of St Thomas Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were about 35 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year. Those entrepreneurial studies students who get their degree from University of Miami receive $4,586 more than the average entrepreneurship student.
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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
94 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Waco. This university ranks 6th out of 116 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 94 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the entrepreneurial studies degree program at Baylor University get $2,225 more than the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$27,000 Median Student Debt
Located in the midsize suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #87 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means Elon is a great university overall.
There were roughly 29 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Elon in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #89 out of 2,241 colleges nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.
There were about 39 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tempe. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were approximately 102 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the entrepreneurship program make an average of $41,568 for their early career.
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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
85 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were about 85 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Those entrepreneurial studies students who get their degree from University of Southern California receive $14,369 more than the standard entrepreneurship grad.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were about 20 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
Butler is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Indianapolis. This university ranks 5th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.
There were about 23 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Butler in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis. This university ranks 5th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were roughly 23 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in entrepreneurial studies from Saint Louis University
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford. This university ranks 5th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 46 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients usually earn about $39,272 in their early careers.
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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,241 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were roughly 36 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.
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Rest of the Top Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools award.
47 | University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT |
48 | Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS |
49 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY |
50 | Baruch College | New York, NY |
51 | Ohio University - Athens Campus | Athens, OH |
52 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
53 | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ |
54 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL |
55 | Northwood University | Midland, MI |
56 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL |
57 | Kent State University at Kent | Kent, OH |
58 | University of Minnesota - Duluth | Duluth, MN |
59 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
60 | Webster University | Saint Louis, MO |
61 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
62 | South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD |
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Entrepreneurial Studies is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
Entrepreneurship Focus Areas
Entrepreneurship | 8,484 |
Small Business Administration/Management | 2,345 |
Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 427 |
Social Entrepreneurship | 48 |
Franchising and Franchise Operations | 15 |
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Business Administration & Management | 416,590 |
Accounting | 99,265 |
Finance & Financial Management | 57,778 |
General Business/Commerce | 56,042 |
Marketing | 52,916 |
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 43,382 |
Human Resource Management | 28,787 |
Business Support & Assistant Services | 19,119 |
Hospitality Management | 17,689 |
Management Information Systems | 13,680 |
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Notes and References
- The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Removed schools reflect instances of new data identified post-publication that warrant removal of a school from this year’s ranking.
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