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Graduate Certificates in Entrepreneurial Studies

731 Yearly Graduations
$30,082 Median Debt
56% Women
A graduate certificate in entrepreneurship is offered at 88 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.9% of entrepreneurship graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Entrepreneurship Majors

In 2020-2021, 731 graduate certificates were awarded to entrepreneurship majors. This earns it the #30 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in entrepreneurship at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,082
Graduate Certificate 731
Doctor’s Degree 10

Earnings of Entrepreneurship Majors With Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship is $30,082. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $30,082 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,082.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in entrepreneurship. About 56.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 319
Women 412
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The racial-ethnic distribution of entrepreneurship graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 38
Black or African American 257
Hispanic or Latino 57
White 294
International Students 36
Other Races/Ethnicities 49
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There are 88 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Strayer University - Global Region

Washington, District of Columbia
205 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for entrepreneurship students seekinga graduate certificate is Strayer University - Global Region. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 205 graduate certificates were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at Strayer University - Global Region. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
136 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 136 graduate certificates were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at Iowa. Of these students, 49% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
42 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The entrepreneurship program at Harvard University awarded 42 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
40 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in entrepreneurship. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The entrepreneurship program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 40 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#4

Strayer University - Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia
40 Yearly Graduations
73% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Strayer University - Georgia. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. The entrepreneurship program at Strayer University - Georgia awarded 40 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
33 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 graduate certificates were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at UW - Madison. About 33% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
27 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Strayer University - Virginia. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 graduate certificates were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at Strayer University - Virginia. Of these students, 19% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Strayer University - Texas

Austin, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Strayer University - Texas. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. The entrepreneurship program at Strayer University - Texas awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#9

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
16 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The entrepreneurship program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 16 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#10

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
15 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Louisville is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in entrepreneurship from UofL. About 27% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in entrepreneurship from Portland State University. Of these students, 62% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

11 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in entrepreneurship from University of Oklahoma. About 18% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Strayer University - South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina
11 Yearly Graduations
18% Women

Strayer University - South Carolina comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. The entrepreneurship program at Strayer University - South Carolina awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Rosemont College

Rosemont, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rosemont College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in entrepreneurship from Rosemont. Of these students, 90% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seattle University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in entrepreneurship from Seattle U. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#16

Strayer University - District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Strayer University - District of Columbia. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in entrepreneurship from Strayer University - District of Columbia. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#17

Strayer University - Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Strayer University - Alabama is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at Strayer University - Alabama. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#18

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Georgia. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at UNG. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#19

Strayer University - Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Strayer University - Tennessee comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in entrepreneurship. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to entrepreneurship majors at Strayer University - Tennessee. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#19

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wayne State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in entrepreneurship from Wayne State. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to entrepreneurship that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 5,948
Management Sciences & Methods 2,275
Human Resource Management 2,089
Finance & Financial Management 1,197
Accounting 1,091

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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