Master’s Degrees in Sports Management
Education Levels of Sports Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,864 people earned their master's degree in sports management. This earns it the #38 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’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 master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in sports management. About 64.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,152 |
| Women | 1,712 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sports management master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 92 |
| Black or African American | 887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 467 |
| White | 2,627 |
| International Students | 388 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 403 |
Most Popular Sports Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 188 colleges that offer a master’s degree in sports management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Concordia University, Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their master's degree in sports management from Concordia University, Irvine. Of these students, 32% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their master's degree in sports management from A-State. About 34% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in sports management from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in sports management from Georgetown. About 32% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in sports management from OHIO Athens. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in sports management from SNHU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Liberty University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in sports management from Liberty University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in sports management from USFCA. Of these students, 39% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. 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, 91 people received their master's degree in sports management from UF. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
American Public University System comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in sports management from American Military University. About 19% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in sports management from Columbia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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, 65 people received their master's degree in sports management from Texas A&M College Station. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Northwestern University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in sports management from Northwestern. About 25% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 62 people received their master's degree in sports management from Florida State. Of these students, 33% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. 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, 61 people received their master's degree in sports management from Temple. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in sports management from UC. Of these students, 25% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clemson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in sports management from Clemson. About 25% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. 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, 52 people received their master's degree in sports management from UofSC. About 50% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in sports management from VCU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sports management that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science | 2,880 |
| Physical Education | 1,102 |
| Sports Studies | 186 |
| Outdoor Health & Fitness | 150 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 10 |
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.
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