Who’s who in entrepreneurial education -or does that seem counter-intuitive? Entrepreneurship, in the past, has been the role of the maverick. Indeed, many entrepreneurs achieved phenomenal success without a high school degree, let alone a college degree – and pride themselves in having done so.

The idea that the by-the-seat-of-your-pants instincts associated with independent wealth making can be neatly packaged into a degree might even offend some entrepreneurs. None the less,Entrepreneur.com has researched the top 10 grad schools to find the best programs available.

Two such stand outs are Northwestern University and Temple University. Explore all of the selections at the link above.

Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management, Larry & Carol Levy Institute for Entrepreneurship, Evanston, IL

“One thing that sets Northwestern’s entrepreneurship program apart is its Entrepreneur-in-Residence program, which brings experienced entrepreneurs and investors to campus for five to eight weeks. Students can meet with these entrepreneurs one-on-one and ask questions about entrepreneurship in a confidential setting. The school also has a Private Equity Internship Program, which gives students a greater understanding and first-hand experience in the sometimes hard-to-understand private-equity field.”

Temple University
The Fox School of Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, Philadelphia, PA

“The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute isn’t stuck in the business school at Temple University–it extends to all 17 schools and colleges on campus. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and brings together students, entrepreneurs, mentors, alumni, faculty and business advisors from diverse backgrounds to work on real-time projects. Another great student resource is an innovation lab that provides support and space for student startups and features workrooms, staff and access to entrepreneurs who are always ready to give advice.”