by our College Data Analytics Team
[Entrepreneurship](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/entrepreneurial-studies/entrepreneurship/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong entrepreneurship education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 35 schools to find the best return on investment for entrepreneurship students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in entrepreneurship, balancing cost against outcomes.
Washtenaw Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurship schools in Michigan. Set in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,736, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Students borrow a median of $17,616 to complete the entrepreneurship program here. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $45,332. That is a strong return on a $17,616 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Delta College earned it the #2 place for entrepreneurship. Set in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,880. Students borrow a median of $14,075 to complete the entrepreneurship program here. Entrepreneurship graduates of Delta College earn a median of $37,342 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Jackson Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurship schools. Located in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,350, compared with $10,200 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $16,960. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Jackson Community College generally make around $41,322. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Grand Rapids Community College one of the best values for entrepreneurship. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,179, compared with $12,219 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $11,780. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $41,689. That is a strong return on a $11,780 median debt.
Central Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in entrepreneurship, landing the #5 spot this year. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $27,000. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $42,908. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.
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Eastern Michigan University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurship schools. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $28,781. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $47,887. That is a strong return on a $28,781 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Grand Valley State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurship schools. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the entrepreneurship program here. Entrepreneurship graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $43,391 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Northern Michigan University placed #8 among the best values for entrepreneurship. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. Students from in state pay about $14,322 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,944 for out-of-state students. Entrepreneurship graduates carry a median of $22,608 in student loans. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $40,508. Set against $22,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northern Michigan University admits about 84% of applicants.
Western Michigan University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurship schools. Western Michigan University is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Entrepreneurship graduates carry a median of $27,981 in student loans. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $48,966. That is a strong return on a $27,981 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Northwood University Michigan earned the #10 position for value in entrepreneurship this year. Northwood University Michigan is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Midland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,400. Students borrow a median of $25,344 to complete the entrepreneurship program here. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Northwood University Michigan generally make around $50,791. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 35 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.