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2025 Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools

140 Colleges in the United States
12,241 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$47,954 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.

College Factual reviewed 140 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of entrepreneurial studies. Combined, these schools handed out 12,241 degrees in entrepreneurial studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Entrepreneurial Studies School

Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools Your choice of entrepreneurial studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Entrepreneurial Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Pick Your Entrepreneurial Studies Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor's Degrees in Entrepreneurship
Master's Degrees in Entrepreneurship
Doctor's Degrees in Entrepreneurship

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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 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Entrepreneurship

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
247 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
17.4% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a degree in entrepreneurial studies. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 247 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurial Studies degree recipients from University of Pennsylvania receive an earnings boost of around $172,162 above the average income of entrepreneurial studies majors.

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Brown University
Providence, RI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$67,900 Median Starting Salary

Brown University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in entrepreneurial studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.

There were about 51 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent data year. Those entrepreneurial studies students who get their degree from Brown University make $19,946 more than the typical entrepreneurship graduate.

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Masters Degree Type
MBA in Entrepreneurship Program Name

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO

Washington University in St Louis is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in entrepreneurial studies. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 24 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
22.0% Growth in Graduates

Boston College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in entrepreneurial studies. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 41 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurial Studies degree recipients from Boston College get an earnings boost of approximately $26,492 above the typical earnings of entrepreneurial studies majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
58.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 58 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, entrepreneurship degree recipients usually earn an average of $48,600 in their early careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In IL
85.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 7 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$64,211 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 68 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 make $16,257 above the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Program Name

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$59,052 Median Starting Salary

Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waco. This university ranks 6th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 74 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year. Those entrepreneurial studies students who get their degree from Baylor University receive $11,098 more than the average entrepreneurship grad.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
158 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$64,900 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

Entrepreneurial Studies degree recipients from University of Georgia receive an earnings boost of about $16,946 above the typical income of entrepreneurial studies majors.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$55,039 Median Starting Salary

Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were roughly 57 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 approximately $7,085 over the typical earnings of entrepreneurial studies graduates.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
26.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 38 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available. Entrepreneurial Studies degree recipients from Drexel University get an earnings boost of around $2,076 above the average income of entrepreneurial studies majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX

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 #42 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 23 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
12.5% Growth in Graduates

GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 24 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$65,028 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 50 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurial Studies degree recipients from Texas Christian University receive an earnings boost of around $17,074 over the typical earnings of entrepreneurial studies majors.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$68,834 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 79 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the entrepreneurial studies degree program at Temple University earn $20,880 above the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA
43 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded

UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the large city of Irvine. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.

There were approximately 43 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
140 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
27.1% Growth in Graduates

ASU - Tempe is a very 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 about 140 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe 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 $46,628.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NC
42 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 5th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 42 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Elon in the most recent year we have data available.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
43 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
9.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 43 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the entrepreneurship program earn an average of $46,374 in their early career salary.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$52,185 Median Starting Salary

UD is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Newark. A Best Colleges rank of #96 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UD is a great university overall.

There were about 25 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 degree program at University of Delaware make $4,231 more than the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI

Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 12 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent data year.

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22
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In OH
147 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 19th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 147 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In FL
34 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded

U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Coral Gables. This university ranks 6th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 34 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$55,864 Median Starting Salary

UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Dayton. This university ranks 8th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 35 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent year we have data available. Entrepreneurial Studies degree recipients from University of Dayton earn a boost of around $7,910 over the average income of entrepreneurial studies majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OH

OHIO Athens is a very large public university located in the distant town of Athens. This university ranks 7th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 29 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent data year.

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Rest of the Top Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools

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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
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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.

Rank College Location
29 Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA
30 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK
31 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
32 Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
33 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
34 Xavier University Cincinnati, OH
35 Suffolk University Boston, MA
36 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
37 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
38 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
39 Yeshiva University New York, NY
40 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
41 Washington State University Pullman, WA
42 Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI
43 Belmont University Nashville, TN
44 Butler University Indianapolis, IN
45 North Central College Naperville, IL
46 Bryant University Smithfield, RI

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Entrepreneurial Studies is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.

Entrepreneurship Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Entrepreneurship 8,911
Small Business Administration/Management 2,815
Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations 414
Social Entrepreneurship 84
Franchising and Franchise Operations 17

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
Accounting 93,982
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037
Human Resource Management 27,074
Business Support & Assistant Services 19,686
Hospitality Management 16,015
Management Information Systems 12,429

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