by our College Data Analytics Team
[Entrepreneurial Studies](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/entrepreneurial-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong entrepreneurial studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 39 schools to find the best return on investment for entrepreneurial studies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the entrepreneurial studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Washtenaw Community College, our #1 best value for entrepreneurial studies 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, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates carry a median of $17,616 in student loans. Early-career entrepreneurial studies 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 entrepreneurial studies. Set in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, compared with $7,880 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,075 to complete the entrepreneurial studies program here. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurial studies degree recipients from Delta College generally make around $26,707. That is a strong return on a $14,075 median debt.
Schoolcraft College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurial studies schools. Schoolcraft College is a large public school located in the city of Livonia. In-state tuition and fees average $3,799, compared with $6,501 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for entrepreneurial studies graduates is $15,677. Early-career entrepreneurial studies graduates make about $46,283. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Jackson Community College one of the best values for entrepreneurial studies. Set in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,350 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,200 for out-of-state students. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates carry a median of $16,960 in student loans. Early-career entrepreneurial studies graduates make about $41,322. That is a strong return on a $16,960 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Grand Rapids Community College one of the best values for entrepreneurial studies. Grand Rapids Community College is a large public school located in the city of Grand Rapids. In-state tuition and fees average $4,179, compared with $12,219 for out-of-state students. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates carry a median of $11,780 in student loans. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurial studies degree recipients from Grand Rapids Community College generally make around $41,689. That is a strong return on a $11,780 median debt.
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Central Michigan University placed #6 among the best values for entrepreneurial studies. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the entrepreneurial studies program here. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $42,908 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Eastern Michigan University placed #7 among the best values for entrepreneurial studies. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete the entrepreneurial studies program here. Early-career entrepreneurial studies graduates make about $47,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.
Grand Valley State University landed the #8 spot for entrepreneurial studies value this year. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. In-state tuition and fees average $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the entrepreneurial studies program here. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $43,391 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Northern Michigan University landed the #9 spot for entrepreneurial studies value this year. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,322, while out-of-state students pay about $19,944. Students borrow a median of $22,608 to complete the entrepreneurial studies program here. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $40,508 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Western Michigan University landed the #10 spot for entrepreneurial studies value this year. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Students borrow a median of $27,981 to complete the entrepreneurial studies program here. Early-career entrepreneurial studies graduates make about $48,966. That is a strong return on a $27,981 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Northwood University Michigan earned the #11 position for value in entrepreneurial studies this year. Northwood University Michigan is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Midland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,400. Typical student debt for entrepreneurial studies graduates is $25,344. Early-career entrepreneurial studies graduates make about $50,791. That is a strong return on a $25,344 median debt. Northwood University Michigan admits about 64% of applicants.
The ranking above is published 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 · 39 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.