by our College Data Analytics TeamSocial Entrepreneurship was the 1,111 most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 48 degrees in this year alone. This represents a 97.9% increase in social entrepreneurship degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 1.
Our 2023 Best Social Entrepreneurship Schools ranking analyzes 2 of these schools to determine the best overall colleges for social entrepreneurship students. Explore this or one of our many other custom social entrepreneurship rankings further below.
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most social entrepreneurship degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. Once you obtain your degree, additional social entrepreneurship certifications required to pursue a career in this field.
Social Entrepreneurship degree levels vary. You can get anything from a in social entrepreneurship to the highest social entrepreneurship degree, a . How long it takes to complete some common social entrepreneurship degree levels is shown below.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for social entrepreneurship graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Social Entrepreneurship is one of 4 different types of Entrepreneurial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | 8,484 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 2,345 |
| Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 427 |
| Franchising and Franchise Operations | 15 |
