Sports Management Master’s Degrees
There are 655 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Sports Management. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.8% of Sports Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sports Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,472 people earned theirSports Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sports Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 53 |
| Associate’s Degree | 422 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,853 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 5,000 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 65 |
Earnings of Sports Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Sports Management of $47,075 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 | $34,425 |
| 4 years | $47,075 |
| 5 years | $55,516 |
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 Management majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 64.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,974 |
| Women | 1,607 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sports Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,461 | 53.7% |
| Asian | 75 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 456 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 875 | 19.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 158 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 172 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 359 | 7.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sports Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 738 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Sports Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Sports Management students seeking a master's degree is University of Florida. This school awarded 367 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 299 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their master's degree in Sports Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their master's degree in Sports Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their master's degree in Sports Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Irvine is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 247 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master's degree in Sports Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree in Sports Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Management. This school awarded 197 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 195 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Management. This school awarded 188 master's degrees in Sports Management 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 Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master's degree in Sports Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 178 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Management. This school awarded 165 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in Sports Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Management. This school awarded 157 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in Sports Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 146 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sports Management. This school awarded 142 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Sports Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 141 master's degrees in Sports Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sports Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sports Management that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32,041 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 12,633 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1,308 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 1,200 |
| Sports Studies | 607 |
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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