Bachelor’s Degrees in Sports Studies
Education Levels of Sports Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 377 people earned their bachelor's degree in sports studies. This earns it the #448 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sports studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 377 |
| Master’s Degree | 186 |
| Basic Certificate | 38 |
| Associate Degree | 11 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Sports Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for sports studies majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for sports studies students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in sports studies. About 73.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 276 |
| Women | 101 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sports studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 229 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Sports Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in sports studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Kentucky University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sports studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from WKU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
East Carolina University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports studies. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from ECU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Manhattanville College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports studies. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from Manhattanville. Of these students, 42% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Denison University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports studies. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from Denison. About 49% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sports studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is St. Thomas Aquinas College. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from STAC. Of these students, 9% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sports studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is John Carroll University. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,725 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from John Carroll. About 19% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from Iowa. Of these students, 26% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for sports studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Upper Iowa University. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from UIU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for sports studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is National University. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from National University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Southwestern College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports studies. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from SC. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
SUNY Cortland is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports studies. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from SUNY Cortland. Of these students, 14% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ottawa University - Surprise comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports studies. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from Ottawa University - Surprise. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Ottawa University - Ottawa comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports studies. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from Ottawa. Of these students, 7% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Shenandoah University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports studies. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from Shenandoah. Of these students, 14% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bethel University - Mishawaka comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports studies. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from Bethel University. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Mary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports studies. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from UMary.
Huntington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sports studies. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from Huntington. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Methodist University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports studies. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,365 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from Methodist. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Saint Mary is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sports studies. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in sports studies from University of St. Mary.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Exercise Science | 26,462 |
| Sports Management | 11,353 |
| Physical Education | 9,039 |
| Outdoor Health & Fitness | 771 |
| 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.
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