Sports Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 47 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Sports Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.8% of Sports Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sports Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 607 degrees were awarded toSports 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 | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 362 |
| Master’s Degree | 220 |
Earnings of Sports Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s 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)
The data on debt ranges for Sports Studies majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Sports Studies. About 69.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 251 |
| Women | 111 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sports Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 63.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 15.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 4.4% |
| International Students | 10 | 2.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sports Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Sports Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Sports Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is National University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 44 bachelor's 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.
East Carolina University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's 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.
John Carroll University is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 32 bachelor's 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.
Denison University is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's 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.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 24 bachelor's 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.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 19 bachelor's 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.
Adams State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Randolph College is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's 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.
Erie Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's 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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adler University is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's 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.
Cumberland University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 13 bachelor's 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.
Rowan University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Sports Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sports Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University is a popular choice for Sports Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Sports Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor’s 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.