by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 2 degrees and certificates in Entrepreneurship Law. Graduates earn a median $78,306 one year after completing, rising to $107,082 after four years.
A degree in Entrepreneurship Law covers An Advanced, Professional Study Of The Law, Policies, And Regulations Affecting Entrepreneurship And Innovation.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., entrepreneurship law is a widely-pursued major, with 2 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award entrepreneurship law degrees, an average of 2 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 2.
All 2 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 50% of entrepreneurship law degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 2), and international students earned 2.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to entrepreneurship law, at 4.6 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Law and Government, English Language and Education and Training. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an entrepreneurship law degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 2 |
First professional degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to entrepreneurship law, at 43.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| First professional degree | 43.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 40.6% |
| Master’s degree | 13.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Entrepreneurship Law, with an average median salary of $82,454; the strongest outlook belongs to Lawyers, at 2.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Law Professor, Adjunct Professor, Assistant Professor and Paralegal Instructor.
The occupation related to entrepreneurship law with the most projected jobs is Law Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,017,747.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,017,747 | -2.9% |
| Lawyers | 155,305 | 2.6% |
Entrepreneurship Law graduates earn a median $78,306 one year after completing their program, $107,082 after four years and $107,285 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,306 |
| 4 years | $107,082 |
| 5 years | $107,285 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to entrepreneurship law, with a median salary of $91,726.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
Entrepreneurship Law has 19 similar majors in the Legal Professions field, which together award 12,176 degrees a year; the largest are Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (5,066), Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other (1,551) and Programs for Foreign Lawyers (1,380). Browse all Legal Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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