2023 Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Entrepreneurial Studies School for You
With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 119 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.
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2023 Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the entrepreneurship programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for entrepreneurial studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Georgia is a great place for entrepreneurial studies students. UGA is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.
The average amount in student loans that entrepreneurship majors at UGA take out is $18,625. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $243.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elon University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Elon is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon.
The excellent programs at University of Miami helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best entrepreneurial studies schools in the Southeast Region . U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Coral Gables.
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The excellent programs at Florida State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best entrepreneurial studies schools in the Southeast Region . Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tallahassee.
While working on their degree, entrepreneurship majors at Florida State accumulate an average of around $16,450 in student debt.
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Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Marietta.
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University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UofSC is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
With a ranking of #8, University of North Georgia did quite well on this year’s best schools for entrepreneurial studies students. Located in the distant town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public college with a large student population.
With a ranking of #9, Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for entrepreneurial studies students. Located in the suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Louisville did quite well on this year’s best schools for entrepreneurial studies students. UofL is a fairly large public school located in the city of Louisville.
John Brown University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best entrepreneurial studies programs. Located in the town of Siloam Springs, JBU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #12, University of Arkansas did quite well on this year’s best schools for entrepreneurial studies students. UARK is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #13 on this year’s Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #14 on this year’s Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public school with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #15, Belmont University did quite well on this year’s best schools for entrepreneurial studies students. Located in the large city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #16 on this year’s Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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American Public University System ranked #17 on this year’s Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide | Daytona Beach, FL |
| 19 | Strayer University - Georgia | Chamblee, GA |
| 20 | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL |
| 21 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford, FL |
| 22 | Broward College | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 23 | College of Central Florida | Ocala, FL |
Best Entrepreneurial Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best entrepreneurial studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 463 |
| Georgia | 64 |
| Tennessee | 61 |
| Louisiana | 7 |
| Virginia | 2 |
| North Carolina | 224 |
| West Virginia | 89 |
| Alabama | 16 |
| Mississippi | 18 |
| South Carolina | 9 |
| Arkansas | 26 |
| Kentucky | 18 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Entrepreneurship
One of 21 majors within the business area of study, entrepreneurial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Entrepreneurship Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | 8,911 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 2,815 |
| Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 414 |
| Social Entrepreneurship | 84 |
| Franchising and Franchise Operations | 17 |
Majors Similar to Entrepreneurship
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 403,753 |
| Accounting | 93,982 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,779 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54,690 |
| Marketing | 52,078 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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