Sports Communication Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Sports Communication is offered at 80 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Sports Communication. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Sports Communication graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sports Communication Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,202 students earned theirSports Communication majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sports Communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 814 |
| Master’s Degree | 382 |
Earnings of Sports Communication Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Sports Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,317 |
| 4 years | $55,248 |
| 5 years | $64,495 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Sports Communication students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 78.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 637 |
| Women | 177 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sports Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 579 | 71.1% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 12 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Sports Communication Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Sports Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
Arizona State University Campus Immersion tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 132 bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 85 bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Bonaventure University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sacred Heart University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bradley University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Butler University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Siena College is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sports Communication that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,308 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4,077 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4,061 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,956 |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1,789 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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