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2027 Best Entrepreneurship Schools in the Southeast Region

60 Colleges in the United States
3,074 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$47,323 Avg Early-Career Salary

Entrepreneurship is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 60 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for entrepreneurship students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Entrepreneurship in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the entrepreneurship degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Entrepreneurship

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in entrepreneurship. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 97% of students finish within six years. 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. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree. See the full entrepreneurship program report for Duke University

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University Of Georgia came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Georgia awarded about 170 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $64,900. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in entrepreneurship from University Of Georgia

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A rank of #3 makes Elon University one of the top schools for entrepreneurship. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 29 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at Elon University in the most recent year. Entrepreneurship graduates of Elon University earn a median of $62,626 early in their careers. Elon University graduates carry a median of $21,619 in student loans. Get the full entrepreneurship details for Elon University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 57 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $57,234. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. See the full entrepreneurship program report for University Of Miami

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in entrepreneurship, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 158 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $48,625 early in their careers. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $17,100 in student loans. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at Florida State University

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas earned the #6 position for entrepreneurship this year. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. About 70% of students finish within six years. University Of Arkansas awarded about 74 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from University Of Arkansas earn around $52,555 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arkansas graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans. See the full entrepreneurship program report for University Of Arkansas

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University earned the #7 position for entrepreneurship this year. Set in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. High Point University awarded about 47 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from High Point University generally make around $113,352. High Point University graduates carry a median of $23,785 in student loans. See the full entrepreneurship program report for High Point University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #8 position for entrepreneurship this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 37 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $58,388 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,669. See the full entrepreneurship program report for University Of Florida

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earned the #9 position for entrepreneurship this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Baton Rouge. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $49,718 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,348 to complete this degree. Get the full entrepreneurship details for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #10 spot for entrepreneurship this year. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates 57% of students within six years. Florida Gulf Coast University awarded about 192 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University generally make around $50,726. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans. Get the full entrepreneurship details for Florida Gulf Coast University

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University earned the #11 position for entrepreneurship this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Belmont University graduates 70% of students within six years. About 16 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at Belmont University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $49,699. Typical student debt for the program is $23,447. See the full entrepreneurship program report for Belmont University

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #12 position for entrepreneurship this year. This very large public university is located in the town of University. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $50,876. Typical student debt for the program is $22,444. See the full entrepreneurship program report for University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates 77% of students within six years. About 67 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $33,249 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete this degree. Get the full entrepreneurship details for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Seminole State College Of Florida placed #14 among the best entrepreneurship schools. Located in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public university. Seminole State College Of Florida awarded about 34 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Seminole State College Of Florida generally make around $48,049. Seminole State College Of Florida graduates carry a median of $18,419 in student loans. See the full entrepreneurship program report for Seminole State College Of Florida

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West Virginia University landed the #15 spot for entrepreneurship this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $51,750 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete this degree. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at West Virginia University

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East Carolina University earned the #16 position for entrepreneurship this year. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 92 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Entrepreneurship graduates of East Carolina University earn a median of $51,931 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,227 to complete this degree. Get the full entrepreneurship details for East Carolina University

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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga came in at #17 for entrepreneurship this year. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public school located in the city of Chattanooga. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga awarded about 15 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga earn a median of $50,000 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,324 to complete this degree. See the full entrepreneurship program report for The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

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Greenville Technical College earned the #18 position for entrepreneurship this year. Located in the city of Greenville, Greenville Technical College is a large public university. Greenville Technical College awarded about 55 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of Greenville Technical College earn a median of $42,177 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,411. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at Greenville Technical College

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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College earned the #19 position for entrepreneurship this year. This large public university is located in the city of Daytona Beach. About 58 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at Daytona State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $40,824 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,740 to complete this degree. See the full entrepreneurship program report for Daytona State College

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Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL

Edison State College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. Set in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public institution. Edison State College awarded about 19 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $52,597 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,356. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at Edison State College

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Trident Technical College landed the #21 spot for entrepreneurship this year. Trident Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Charleston. Trident Technical College awarded about 11 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from Trident Technical College earn around $50,166 in the first couple years of their career. Trident Technical College graduates carry a median of $18,116 in student loans. Get the full entrepreneurship details for Trident Technical College

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College landed the #22 spot for entrepreneurship this year. Broward College is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. About 138 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at Broward College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Broward College generally make around $51,328. Broward College graduates carry a median of $13,110 in student loans. More information about a degree in entrepreneurship from Broward College

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Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Lynn University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boca Raton. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Lynn University awarded about 50 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of Lynn University earn a median of $50,569 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,391 to complete this degree. Get the full entrepreneurship details for Lynn University

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University came in at #24 for entrepreneurship this year. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 13 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at Arkansas Tech University in the most recent year. Entrepreneurship graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $45,115 early in their careers. Arkansas Tech University graduates carry a median of $23,257 in student loans. More information about a degree in entrepreneurship from Arkansas Tech University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University placed #25 among the best entrepreneurship schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $70,595 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. See the full entrepreneurship program report for Nova Southeastern University

Rest of the Top 50 Entrepreneurship Schools

These schools also placed among the best for entrepreneurship this year:

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 60 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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