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#1 #1 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Denison University Granville, OH Every year, Denison University grants about 58 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,320–1,450 Est. Net Price * $42,177 Median Starting Salary $50,558
#2 #2 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Every year, Manhattanville University awards around 77 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Sports Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $25,017 Median Starting Salary $50,639
#3 #3 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Every year, St- Thomas Aquinas College grants about 33 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 920–1,270 Est. Net Price * $21,257 Median Starting Salary $52,921
#4 #4 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. John Carroll University University Heights, OH Annually, John Carroll University awards around 76 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Est. Net Price * $30,790 Median Starting Salary $54,960
#5 #5 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Every year, Ottawa University-Ottawa grants about 21 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Sports Studies, Applied Psychology, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $28,126 Median Starting Salary $48,760
#6 #6 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $12,054 Median Starting Salary $47,071
#7 #7 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 374 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Est. Net Price * $14,470 Median Starting Salary $49,096
#8 #8 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Every year, Upper Iowa University grants about 161 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 830–1,100 Est. Net Price * $22,427 Median Starting Salary $46,198
#9 #9 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Cumberland University Lebanon, TN Each year, Cumberland University grants about 65 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $17,669 Median Starting Salary $48,515
#10 #10 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 433 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $17,554 Median Starting Salary $46,582
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Denison University Granville, OH Every year, Denison University grants about 58 degrees to students studying...view more	100	17%	31	1,320 - 1,450	$42,177	$50,558
Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Every year, Manhattanville University awards around 77 degrees to those...view more	90	85%	34	1,060 - 1,260	$25,017	$50,639
St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Every year, St- Thomas Aquinas College grants about 33 degrees to those...view more	81	82%	19	920 - 1,270	$21,257	$52,921
John Carroll University University Heights, OH Annually, John Carroll University awards around 76 degrees to those majoring...view more	72	81%	20	1,210 - 1,370	$30,790	$54,960
Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Every year, Ottawa University-Ottawa grants about 21 degrees to students...view more	67	80%	16	890 - 1,100	$28,126	$48,760
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those...view more	67	97%	57	880 - 1,040	$12,054	$47,071
East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 374 degrees to those...view more	65	90%	43	1,050 - 1,230	$14,470	$49,096
Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Every year, Upper Iowa University grants about 161 degrees to students...view more	50	93%	19	830 - 1,100	$22,427	$46,198
Cumberland University Lebanon, TN Each year, Cumberland University grants about 65 degrees to students studying...view more	42	67%	10	970 - 1,140	$17,669	$48,515
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 361 degrees to students...view more	41	85%	2	1,120 - 1,320	$20,121	$50,875

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About Sports Studies

A program that focuses on the psychological, sociological, and historical aspects of sport and physical activity. Includes instruction in theory of sport, sport psychology, sport in American society, gender and race/ethnicity and sport, and sports history.

While Sports Studies has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Sports Studies all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in New York. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Sports Studies is $36,800.

Popularity of Sports Studies Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Sports Studies majors is Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Sports Studies can prepare you for is Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,770	200	2,510	2,587	3%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Sports Studies majors.

#1 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

334

Female Students

94 (28%)

Male Students

240 (71%)

White (208, 62%)

Black or African American (59, 18%)

Hispanic or Latino (32, 10%)

U.S. Nonresident (14, 4%)

Two or more races (10, 3%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (8, 2%)

Asian (2, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S.

17%

31

1,320–1,450

$42,177

$50,558

#2 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S.

85%

34

1,060–1,260

$25,017

$50,639

#3 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S.

82%

19

920–1,270

$21,257

$52,921

#4 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S.

81%

20

1,210–1,370

$30,790

$54,960

#5 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S.

80%

16

890–1,100

$28,126

$48,760

#6 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S.

97%

57

880–1,040

$12,054

$47,071

#7 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S.

90%

43

1,050–1,230

$14,470

$49,096

#8 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S.

93%

19

830–1,100

$22,427

$46,198

#9 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S.

67%

10

970–1,140

$17,669

$48,515

#10 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S.

83%

13

1,090–1,300

$17,554

$46,582

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