by our College Data Analytics Team
[Entrepreneurial Studies](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/entrepreneurial-studies/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying entrepreneurial studies schools.
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Below are the schools whose entrepreneurial studies graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Eastern Michigan University, our #1 for entrepreneurial studies graduate salaries in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. Early-career entrepreneurial studies graduates from Eastern Michigan University make a median of around $57,487 per year.
Central Michigan University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying entrepreneurial studies schools. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of about $53,580 a year early in their careers.
Grand Valley State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying entrepreneurial studies schools. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Early-career entrepreneurial studies graduates from Grand Valley State University make a median of around $43,391 per year.
Delta College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in entrepreneurial studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public institution. Early-career entrepreneurial studies graduates from Delta College make a median of around $26,707 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries entrepreneurial studies graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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