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2022 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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192 Degrees Awarded
$20,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Entrepreneurial Studies is the 117th most popular major in the country with 11,008 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, entrepreneurial studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $42,665 and had an average of $25,440 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,738 entrepreneurial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,867 and $24,636 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 192 entrepreneurial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in entrepreneurial studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality entrepreneurial studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the entrepreneurial studies program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Entrepreneurial Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 2 masters’s entrepreneurship degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s entrepreneurship degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree entrepreneurship students whose families make $0-$30k list, UF has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 masters’s entrepreneurship degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree entrepreneurship students whose families make $0-$30k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #4 spot on the list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s entrepreneurship degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 masters’s entrepreneurship degrees to qualified students.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

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#6

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#8 in overall quality

American Public University System ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. American Military University is located in Charles Town, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s entrepreneurship degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree entrepreneurship students whose families make $0-$30k list, American Military University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full American Public University System Entrepreneurial Studies Report

#7

Lenoir - Rhyne University

Hickory, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

Lenoir - Rhyne University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Hickory, North Carolina. It awarded 3 masters’s entrepreneurship degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lenoir - Rhyne University, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lenoir - Rhyne University are $11,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Daytona Beach, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s entrepreneurship degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Embry-Riddle Worldwide, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Worldwide are $8,568.

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#9

Meredith College

Raleigh, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

Meredith College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Meredith is a private not-for-profit institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Meredith not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Meredith are $12,019.

Full Meredith Entrepreneurial Studies Report

#10

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Southern Adventist University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Southern Adventist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Collegedale, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Adventist also took the #12 spot in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Adventist University are $11,700.

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#11

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#6 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified masters’s entrepreneurship students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NUS Florida, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

Regent University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 1 masters’s entrepreneurship degrees in 2019-2020.

Regent not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052.

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#13

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
#2 in overall quality

The University of Tampa landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s entrepreneurship degrees to 39 students in 2019-2020.

UT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT are $11,870, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Entrepreneurial Studies Report

#14

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

Brenau University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Brenau is a small school located in Gainesville, Georgia that handed out 1 masters’s entrepreneurship degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree entrepreneurship students whose families make $0-$30k list, Brenau has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brenau University are $13,706.

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#15

Everglades University

Boca Raton, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Everglades University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Everglades University is a small school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 3 masters’s entrepreneurship degrees in 2019-2020.

Everglades U also made our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Everglades U are $20,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida

Full Sail University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Full Sail University is located in Winter Park, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s entrepreneurship degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree entrepreneurship students whose families make $0-$30k list, Full Sail University has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Entrepreneurial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Full Sail University are $19,468, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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