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2026 Best Entrepreneurship Schools in the The Plains States Region

12 Colleges in the United States
517 Entrepreneurship Degrees Awarded
$49,503 Avg Early-Career Salary

Entrepreneurship degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their entrepreneurship programs.

College Factual analyzed 79 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best entrepreneurship schools.

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Best Schools for Entrepreneurship in the The Plains States Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the entrepreneurship degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Entrepreneurship

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Washington University In St Louis tops our 2026 ranking of the best entrepreneurship schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 11 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. See the full entrepreneurship program report for Washington University In St Louis

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in entrepreneurship, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 120 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $46,878. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at University Of Iowa

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Students looking for a strong entrepreneurship program will find one at University Of Kansas, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. About 36 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $56,289 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at University Of Kansas

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in entrepreneurship, ranking #4. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 46 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $48,600 early in their careers. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in entrepreneurship from University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Minnesota State University Mankato is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in entrepreneurship, ranking #5. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 69 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $53,088 in their early career. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. More information about a degree in entrepreneurship from Minnesota State University Mankato

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Kansas State University placed #6 among the best entrepreneurship schools. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kansas State University awarded about 27 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $39,646 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,287 to complete this degree. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at Kansas State University

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Iowa State University placed #7 among the best entrepreneurship schools. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 36 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $46,374 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at Iowa State University

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University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #8 spot for entrepreneurship this year. This large public university is located in the city of Duluth. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates 65% of students within six years. About 17 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from University Of Minnesota Duluth earn around $46,572 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $24,624 in student loans. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at #9 for entrepreneurship this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Sioux City. There were roughly 17 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Western Iowa Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from Western Iowa Tech Community College earn around $35,742 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,642 to complete this degree. Get the full entrepreneurship details for Western Iowa Tech Community College

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Dickinson State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. This small public university is located in the town of Dickinson. Dickinson State University graduates 48% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Dickinson State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $51,049 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,266 to complete this degree. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at Dickinson State University

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North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best entrepreneurship schools. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 24 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $54,076. Typical student debt for the program is $25,153. See the full entrepreneurship program report for North Dakota State University Main Campus

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Dakota Wesleyan University came in at #12 for entrepreneurship this year. Set in the town of Mitchell, Dakota Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Dakota Wesleyan University graduates 48% of students within six years. Dakota Wesleyan University awarded about 10 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Entrepreneurship graduates of Dakota Wesleyan University earn a median of $71,856 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Read more about the entrepreneurship program at Dakota Wesleyan University

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Missouri State University Springfield landed the #13 spot for entrepreneurship this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 entrepreneurship students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $39,840 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,750. More information about a degree in entrepreneurship from Missouri State University Springfield

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Dakota County Technical College placed #14 among the best entrepreneurship schools. Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rosemount. Dakota County Technical College awarded about 10 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $50,429 in their early career. Dakota County Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,474 in student loans. See the full entrepreneurship program report for Dakota County Technical College

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University Of North Dakota earned the #15 position for entrepreneurship this year. Set in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 entrepreneurship degrees were awarded at University Of North Dakota in the most recent year. Students who receive their entrepreneurship degree from University Of North Dakota earn around $40,142 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full entrepreneurship details for University Of North Dakota

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Minneapolis Community And Technical College placed #16 among the best entrepreneurship schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Minneapolis Community And Technical College awarded about 52 entrepreneurship degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entrepreneurship program make about $43,164 in their early career. Minneapolis Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $24,036 in student loans. See the full entrepreneurship program report for Minneapolis Community And Technical College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 79 schools evaluated.

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