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Master’s Degrees in Sports Management

5,252 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in sports management is offered at 188 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 33 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.2% of sports management graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Sports Management Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,252 people earned their master's degree in sports management. This earns it the #38 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sports management at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,252
Graduate Certificate 246
Doctor’s Degree 54

Earnings of Sports Management Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for sports management students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in sports management. About 61.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,252
Women 2,000
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The racial-ethnic distribution of sports management master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 97
Black or African American 906
Hispanic or Latino 494
White 3,047
International Students 272
Other Races/Ethnicities 436
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There are 188 colleges that offer a master’s degree in sports management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
405 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,528 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their master's degree in sports management from Concordia University, Irvine. About 66% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

177 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their master's degree in sports management from A-State. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

159 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in sports management from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. About 31% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
150 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgetown University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in sports management from Georgetown. About 39% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

137 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in sports management from OHIO Athens. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#7

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
129 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in sports management from SNHU. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#8

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
126 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in sports management from Liberty University. Of these students, 30% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
97 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of San Francisco comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in sports management from USFCA. Of these students, 39% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
91 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in sports management from UF. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#10

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
91 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in sports management from American Military University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

67 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in sports management from Columbia. About 30% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
65 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in sports management from Texas A&M College Station. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
62 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in sports management from Northwestern. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#14

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
62 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in sports management from Florida State. About 33% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
61 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports management. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in sports management from Temple. About 29% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

55 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in sports management from UC. About 36% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
53 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clemson University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in sports management from Clemson. Of these students, 34% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
52 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for sports management majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in sports management from UofSC. About 43% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
47 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Commonwealth University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports management. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in sports management from VCU. About 51% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to sports management that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
2,900
1,021
165
142
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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