by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for entrepreneurship students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 214 degrees in entrepreneurship to qualified students.
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The entrepreneurial studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Entrepreneurship rankings. For our Best Overall Entrepreneurship School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Entrepreneurship Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of entrepreneurial studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Duke University is a good option for students interested in a degree in entrepreneurship. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were roughly 10 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.
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Every student who is interested in entrepreneurship has to look into Elon University. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #235 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Elon is a great university overall.
There were approximately 29 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Elon in the most recent year we have data available.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in entrepreneurship. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #378 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Charlotte is a great university overall.
There were approximately 52 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in entrepreneurship. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greensboro. A Best Colleges rank of #623 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Greensboro is a great university overall.
There were about 21 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year.
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High Point University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in entrepreneurship. Located in the midsize city of High Point, High Point is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 18th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 27 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at High Point in the most recent data year.
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Pitt Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville. This college ranks 27th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 17 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 24th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were approximately 7 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Forsyth Tech in the most recent data year.
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ECU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greenville. A Best Colleges rank of #414 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ECU is a great university overall.
There were about 1 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.
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Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Hickory. This university ranks 35th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 9 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Lenoir - Rhyne University in the most recent year we have data available.
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CVCC is a small public college located in the city of Hickory. A Best Colleges rank of #828 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CVCC is a great college overall.
There were about 8 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at CVCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in entrepreneurship from Catawba Valley Community CollegeExplore all the Best Entrepreneurship Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 408 |
| Georgia | 690 | 47 |
| Virginia | 630 | 0 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 58 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 9 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 16 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 18 |
| Alabama | 500 | 15 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 7 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 26 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 74 |
One of 4 majors within the Entrepreneurial Studies area of study, Entrepreneurship has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Small Business Administration/Management | 42 |
| Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 4 |
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