Sports Management at Western Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sports Management, you may want to check out the program at Western Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 67 sports management degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University
Many students take online classes at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Sports Management graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Sports Management graduates at Western Carolina University are 28% women (19) and 72% men (48).
Sports Management Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 36 bachelor’s sports management degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 25% were women (9) and 75% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sports Management bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Sports Management bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, lower than the national average of 31%.*
Sports Management Master’s Program at Western Carolina University
Of the 31 master’s sports management graduates at Western Carolina University, 32% were women (10) and 68% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sports Management master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 35% of Sports Management master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Sports Management Graduates
Graduates of the Sports Management program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Sports Management graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,688 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $78,709 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $54,441 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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