by our College Data Analytics Team
[Entrepreneurship](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/entrepreneurial-studies/entrepreneurship/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong entrepreneurship education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 39 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for entrepreneurship students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the entrepreneurship degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Butler County Community College, our #1 best value for entrepreneurship in Pennsylvania. Located in the town of Butler, Butler County Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,910 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,000. Entrepreneurship graduates carry a median of $10,836 in student loans. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $41,492. That is a strong return on a $10,836 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in entrepreneurship will find it at Community College Of Allegheny County, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,956, with out-of-state students paying around $12,583. Entrepreneurship graduates carry a median of $15,263 in student loans. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Community College Of Allegheny County generally make around $47,420. Set against $15,263 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
York College Pennsylvania came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurship schools. Located in the suburb of York, York College Pennsylvania is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,588. Students borrow a median of $26,537 to complete the entrepreneurship program here. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from York College Pennsylvania generally make around $53,667. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. York College Pennsylvania admits about 74% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in entrepreneurship will find it at Pennsylvania State University World Campus, which ranked #4. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,356. Median earnings reach $63,435 ten years out. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania one of the best values for entrepreneurship. Set in the town of Shippensburg, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,570, compared with $15,824 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $24,000. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $42,830. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania admits about 86% of applicants.
Robert Morris University came in at #6 for value in entrepreneurship this year. Set in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,770 in tuition and fees. Entrepreneurship graduates carry a median of $26,748 in student loans. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Robert Morris University generally make around $58,900. Set against $26,748 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Temple University landed the #7 spot for entrepreneurship value this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $24,250. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $67,817. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #8 for value in entrepreneurship this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $23,063. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $51,635. Set against $23,063 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #9 for value in entrepreneurship this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $16,155. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $220,116. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #10 spot for entrepreneurship value this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $20,644 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,435. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
Duquesne University came in at #11 for value in entrepreneurship this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,986. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $26,297. Entrepreneurship graduates of Duquesne University earn a median of $48,319 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Drexel University landed the #12 spot for entrepreneurship value this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Entrepreneurship graduates carry a median of $28,838 in student loans. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $50,030. That is a strong return on a $28,838 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 39 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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