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Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management

Bachelor’s Degrees in Sports Management

11,353 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 516 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in sports management. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 31 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.2% of sports management graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Sports Management Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,353 people earned their bachelor's degree in sports management. This makes it the 35th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sports management at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11,353
Master’s Degree 4,864
Associate Degree 398
Graduate Certificate 237
Basic Certificate 172
Doctor’s Degree 71
Undergraduate Certificate 39

Earnings of Sports Management Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for sports management majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in sports management. About 77.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 8,755
Women 2,598
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The racial-ethnic distribution of sports management bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 175
Black or African American 1,802
Hispanic or Latino 1,090
White 7,016
International Students 479
Other Races/Ethnicities 791
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There are 516 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in sports management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
220 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for sports management students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from UofSC. About 34% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
193 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports management. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from Texas A&M College Station. About 21% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
171 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports management. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 19% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

171 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports management. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from Miami University - Oxford. About 23% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
170 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

James Madison University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports management. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from JMU. Of these students, 21% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

168 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports management. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from Ohio State. About 23% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
152 Yearly Graduations
59% Women

North Carolina A & T State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports management. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from NC A&T. Of these students, 59% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

150 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from Louisiana State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
146 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from Iowa. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
138 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports management. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from Florida State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

136 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports management. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from UT Knoxville. About 48% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
133 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports management. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from U-M. About 25% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
131 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from UGA. About 29% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
129 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports management. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from UMass Amherst. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#15

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
123 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Cortland is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports management. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from SUNY Cortland. Of these students, 18% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
122 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports management. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from UF. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

#17

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
121 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports management. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from Temple. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

#18

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
114 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from NC State. Of these students, 27% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
113 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports management. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from Syracuse. About 14% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
111 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Towson University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports management. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in sports management from Towson. Of these students, 20% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to sports management that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Exercise Science 26,462
Physical Education 9,039
Outdoor Health & Fitness 771
Sports Studies 377
Physical Fitness Technician 203

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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