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Sports Studies Bachelor's Degree

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.

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
Gender Diversity of Bachelor's Degrees in Sports Studies

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%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Sports Studies Bachelor's Degree Students

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.

There are 63 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Sports Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

National University

San Diego, CA

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.

#2

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

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.

#4

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

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.

#5

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH

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.

#6

Denison University

Granville, OH

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.

#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

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.

#12

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO

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.

#13

Randolph College

Lynchburg, VA

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.

#14

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

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.

#15

Springfield College

Springfield, MA

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.

#17

Adler University

Chicago, IL

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.

#18

Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN

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.

#19

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

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.

#20

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA

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.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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