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Entrepreneurship Schools in North Carolina

214 Entrepreneurial Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Entrepreneurship is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 69 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Entrepreneurship Majors in North Carolina

Entrepreneurial Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 98
Master’s Degree 60
Associate Degree 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a entrepreneurial studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of entrepreneurial studies majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 19.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Entrepreneurship Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 73,580 people employed in jobs related to an entrepreneurial studies degree, compared to 3,032,370 nationwide.

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Wages for Entrepreneurship Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a entrepreneurial studies grad in the state is $121,500, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer entrepreneurial studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,249 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,122. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

#3

High Point University

High Point
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,475. In their early career, High Point grads earn an average salary of $46,275. 100% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,963 a year. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,924. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at WCU.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Lenoir - Rhyne University. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Lenoir - Rhyne University grads earn an average salary of $37,250.

#6

Pitt Community College

Winterville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,192. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

#8

Duke University

Durham
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. In their early career, A-B Tech grads earn an average salary of $29,687. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,388.

Entrepreneurship Careers in NC

Some of the careers entrepreneurial studies majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
General and Operations Managers 13% $108,750
Managers 12% $113,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to entrepreneurial studies.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Small Business Administration 42

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