Entrepreneurial Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their entrepreneurial studies programs.
College Factual analyzed 271 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best entrepreneurial studies schools.
The entrepreneurial studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Entrepreneurial Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Best Schools for Entrepreneurial Studies in the United States
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 entrepreneurial studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Duke University, our #1 school for entrepreneurial studies. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. Duke University awarded about 128 entrepreneurial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Duke University earn a median of $83,388 early in their careers. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in entrepreneurial studies, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 453 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurial studies program make about $59,877 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong entrepreneurial studies program will find one at Boston College, which ranked #3. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 48 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurial studies degree from Boston College earn around $74,446 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree.
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Purdue University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in entrepreneurial studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of West Lafayette. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 16 entrepreneurial studies degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the entrepreneurial studies program make about $63,111 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pennsylvania came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurial studies schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 255 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurial studies degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $220,116. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #6 for entrepreneurial studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 55 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurial studies program make about $64,891 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,031.
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Washington University In St Louis ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurial studies schools. 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%. About 11 entrepreneurial studies degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Students who receive their entrepreneurial studies degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $68,303 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553.
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Harvard University placed #8 among the best entrepreneurial studies schools. 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 entrepreneurial studies degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #9 for entrepreneurial studies this year. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurial studies degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $57,461 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,778 to complete this degree.
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University Of Iowa placed #10 among the best entrepreneurial studies schools. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 84 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurial studies program make about $46,878 in their early career. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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Baylor University earned the #11 position for entrepreneurial studies this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. Baylor University awarded about 66 entrepreneurial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurial studies degree from Baylor University earn around $59,052 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,375.
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University Of Georgia earned the #12 position for entrepreneurial studies this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 186 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurial studies degree from University Of Georgia earn around $64,900 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Dallas earned the #13 position for entrepreneurial studies this year. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public university. About 76% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Dallas awarded about 34 entrepreneurial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurial studies program make about $58,507 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,531.
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University Of Southern California earned the #14 position for entrepreneurial studies this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. About 92% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 103 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurial studies degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $66,292. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree.
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University Of Kansas earned the #15 position for entrepreneurial studies this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Kansas awarded about 38 entrepreneurial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $56,289 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608.
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George Washington University came in at #16 for entrepreneurial studies this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurial studies program make about $52,893 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910.
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Texas Christian University landed the #17 spot for entrepreneurial studies this year. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 50 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurial studies degree from Texas Christian University earn around $65,028 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,292 to complete this degree.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #18 among the best entrepreneurial studies schools. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurial studies 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 #19 for entrepreneurial studies this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 63 entrepreneurial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurial studies program make about $52,793 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree.
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Stony Brook University landed the #20 spot for entrepreneurial studies this year. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 18 entrepreneurial studies students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $60,047 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete this degree.
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Elon University came in at #21 for entrepreneurial studies this year. Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 entrepreneurial studies degrees were awarded at Elon University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurial studies degree recipients from Elon University generally make around $62,626. Students borrow a median of $21,619 to complete this degree.
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Arizona State University came in at #22 for entrepreneurial studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 169 entrepreneurial studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $46,628 early in their careers. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $14,154 in student loans.
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University Of Miami landed the #23 spot for entrepreneurial studies this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 57 entrepreneurial studies degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Students who receive their entrepreneurial studies degree from University Of Miami earn around $57,234 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree.
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University Of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best entrepreneurial studies schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 52 entrepreneurial studies degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $48,600 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Brigham Young University Provo placed #25 among the best entrepreneurial studies 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. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 41 entrepreneurial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurial studies program make about $64,061 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Entrepreneurial Studies Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s entrepreneurial studies ranking:
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 · 271 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).
