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#1 #1 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Randolph College Lynchburg, VA Each year, Randolph College grants about 21 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Est. Net Price * $20,856 Median Starting Salary $51,287
#2 #2 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Psychology, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other. In fact, Tulane University of Louisiana awards 240 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,400–1,480 Est. Net Price * $50,631 Median Starting Salary $46,671
#3 #3 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Springfield College Springfield, MA Each year, Springfield College awards around 48 degrees to those majoring in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Est. Net Price * $29,198 Median Starting Salary $49,092
#4 #4 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University-Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,110–1,210 Est. Net Price * $17,227 Median Starting Salary $52,158
#5 #5 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Adams State University Alamosa, CO Every year, Adams State University grants about 120 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 890–1,170 Est. Net Price * $13,800 Median Starting Salary $48,855
#6 #6 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Texas Southern University Houston, TX At Texas Southern University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 820–1,010 Est. Net Price * $15,021 Median Starting Salary $46,308
#7 #7 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 6 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $17,669 Median Starting Salary $48,515
#8 #8 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 171 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $52,106
#9 #9 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. National University San Diego, CA At National University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, National University grants 307 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 750–1,170 Est. Net Price * $28,115 Median Starting Salary $46,875
#10 #10 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Adler University Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $48,855
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Randolph College Lynchburg, VA Each year, Randolph College grants about 21 degrees to those studying...view more	100	95%	15	1,000 - 1,200	$20,856	$51,287
Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue...view more	89	15%	19	1,400 - 1,480	$50,631	$46,671
Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University-Mankato, the most popular majors students study...view more	71	91%	16	1,110 - 1,210	$17,227	$52,158
Springfield College Springfield, MA Each year, Springfield College awards around 48 degrees to those majoring in...view more	71	70%	9	1,120 - 1,300	$29,198	$49,092
Adams State University Alamosa, CO Every year, Adams State University grants about 120 degrees to those majoring...view more	66	99%	24	890 - 1,170	$13,800	$48,855
Texas Southern University Houston, TX At Texas Southern University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	44	94%	8	820 - 1,010	$15,021	$46,308
Cumberland University Lebanon, TN Each year, Cumberland University grants about 65 degrees to students studying...view more	42	67%	6	970 - 1,140	$17,669	$48,515
Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 171 degrees to students...view more	41	72%	3	1,100 - 1,260	$13,017	$52,106
National University San Diego, CA At National University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	N/A	55%	50	750 - 1,170	$28,115	$46,875
Adler University Chicago, IL	N/A	--	14	--	$0	$48,855

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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 Masters degree level has the most graduates in California. 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	408	5,118	5,275	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

165

Female Students

89 (53%)

Male Students

76 (46%)

White (96, 58%)

Black or African American (27, 16%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (13, 8%)

Hispanic or Latino (11, 7%)

Two or more races (9, 5%)

U.S. Nonresident (7, 4%)

Asian (2, 1%)

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

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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

95%

15

1,000–1,200

$20,856

$51,287

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

15%

19

1,400–1,480

$50,631

$46,671

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

70%

9

1,120–1,300

$29,198

$49,092

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

91%

16

1,110–1,210

$17,227

$52,158

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

99%

24

890–1,170

$13,800

$48,855

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

94%

8

820–1,010

$15,021

$46,308

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

67%

6

970–1,140

$17,669

$48,515

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

72%

3

1,100–1,260

$13,017

$52,106

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

55%

50

750–1,170

$28,115

$46,875

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

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14

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$0

$48,855

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