Sports Studies Associate Degrees
There are 47 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Sports Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.0% of Sports Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sports Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 607 people earned theirSports Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sports Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 362 |
| Master’s Degree | 220 |
Earnings of Sports Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Sports Studies of $47,075 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Sports Studies students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Sports Studies. About 52.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sports Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 80.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 8.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 4.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sports Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a associate degree in Sports Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
National University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Sports Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattanville University is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
John Carroll University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 32 associate degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Denison University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 26 associate degrees in Sports Studies 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 Massachusetts-Boston comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 24 associate degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adams State University is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 17 associate degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Randolph College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Erie Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Springfield College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adler University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cumberland University is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Sports Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sports Studies that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32,041 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 17,472 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 12,633 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1,308 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 1,200 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.