Sports Communication Master’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Sports Communication. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.5% 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 | 814 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 382 |
Earnings of Sports Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Sports Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Sports Communication majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 72.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sports Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 18.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 9 | 10.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Sports Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Sports Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Sports Communication students seeking a master's degree is Arizona State University Campus Immersion. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master'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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 92 master's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 63 master'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.
Full Sail University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master'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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master'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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Bonaventure University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master'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.
Sacred Heart University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master'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.
Butler University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Siena College is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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