Entrepreneurship programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their entrepreneurship programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 205 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for entrepreneurship students pursuing a degree.
Where you study entrepreneurship matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Entrepreneurship rankings. For our Best Overall Entrepreneurship School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Entrepreneurship Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for entrepreneurship. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 128 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from Duke University earn around $83,388 in the first couple years of their career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the top schools for entrepreneurship. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 453 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $59,877 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree.
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Boston College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in entrepreneurship, landing the #3 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Boston College awarded about 48 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $74,446 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pennsylvania came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 255 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $220,116 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong entrepreneurship program will find one at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. About 55 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $64,891 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete this degree.
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Washington University In St Louis earned the #6 position for entrepreneurship this year. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 11 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $68,303 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553.
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Harvard University earned the #7 position for entrepreneurship this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. About 16 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from Harvard University earn around $95,207 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #8 for entrepreneurship this year. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 20 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $57,461 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,778.
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University Of Iowa earned the #9 position for entrepreneurship this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 84 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $46,878. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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Baylor University earned the #10 position for entrepreneurship this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. Baylor University awarded about 66 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $59,052 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,375 to complete this degree.
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University Of Georgia ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Georgia awarded about 170 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $64,900 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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The University Of Texas At Dallas landed the #12 spot for entrepreneurship this year. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 34 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Dallas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from The University Of Texas At Dallas earn around $58,507 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates carry a median of $20,531 in student loans.
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University Of Kansas came in at #13 for entrepreneurship this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $56,289 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608.
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George Washington University placed #14 among the best entrepreneurship schools. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 12 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from George Washington University earn around $52,893 in the first couple years of their career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans.
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Texas Christian University came in at #15 for entrepreneurship this year. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. About 85% of students finish within six years. Texas Christian University awarded about 50 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $65,028. Texas Christian University graduates carry a median of $25,292 in student loans.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #16 spot for entrepreneurship this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Collins. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 20 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $51,693 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,843.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #17 for entrepreneurship this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 63 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $52,793. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree.
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Elon University earned the #18 position for entrepreneurship this year. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Elon University awarded about 29 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from Elon University earn around $62,626 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,619.
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Arizona State University came in at #19 for entrepreneurship this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 169 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $46,628. Students borrow a median of $14,154 to complete this degree.
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University Of Miami placed #20 among the best entrepreneurship schools. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Miami awarded about 57 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from University Of Miami earn around $57,234 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750.
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University Of St Thomas Minnesota earned the #21 position for entrepreneurship this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 52 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn around $48,600 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Brigham Young University Provo ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $64,061 in their early career. Brigham Young University Provo graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans.
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Washington State University landed the #23 spot for entrepreneurship this year. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. About 30 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $54,697 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,903.
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University Of Utah ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Salt Lake City. University Of Utah graduates 65% of students within six years. About 99 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $60,527. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete this degree.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #25 position for entrepreneurship this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 17 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $49,755 early in their careers. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Entrepreneurship Schools
These schools also placed among the best for entrepreneurship this year:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 205 schools evaluated.
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 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).
