Master’s Degrees in Entrepreneurial Studies
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Education Levels of Entrepreneurship Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,071 people earned their master's degree in entrepreneurship. This makes it the 111th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in entrepreneurship at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,071 |
| Graduate Certificate | 799 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Entrepreneurship Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in entrepreneurship is $56,947. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,210 to a high of $81,079.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in entrepreneurship is $55,232. 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, $58,481 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $43,760.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in entrepreneurship. About 50.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 529 |
| Women | 542 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of entrepreneurship master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 114 |
| Black or African American | 143 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 |
| White | 414 |
| International Students | 209 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 72 |
Most Popular Entrepreneurship Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 89 colleges that offer a master’s degree in entrepreneurship. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from UPenn. Of these students, 46% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from USC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from USFCA. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in entrepreneurship. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from UNC Charlotte. About 66% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in entrepreneurship. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from USF Tampa. About 39% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tampa is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in entrepreneurship. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,036 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from UT. About 27% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from UC Irvine. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
American Public University System is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in entrepreneurship. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from American Military University. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Temple University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from Temple. About 53% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from UF. About 56% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for entrepreneurship majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from UW Seattle. Of these students, 49% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Full Sail University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,307 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from Full Sail University. About 40% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 64% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baruch College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in entrepreneurship. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from Baruch.
University of Arizona comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from University of Arizona. Of these students, 42% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in entrepreneurship. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from NUS Florida. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Houston - Victoria is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,111 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from UH Victoria. Of these students, 50% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Utah is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in entrepreneurship. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in entrepreneurship from U of U. About 55% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Entrepreneurship Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 896 | |
| 166 | |
| 7 | |
| 2 |
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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