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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

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#1

#1 Best College for Sport and Fitness Administration/Management in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,510–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$44,775

#2

#2 Best College for Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,430–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$46,671

#3

#3 Best College for Sport and Fitness Administration/Management in the U.S.

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Each year, Belhaven University grants around 52 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,010–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$45,653

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About Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management programs prepare individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.

For all the 18,329 degrees awarded in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 49 students earning degrees at the Post masters certificate level across the US, 59% percent identify as men and 41% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Louisiana has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management is $39,100.

Popularity of Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Sport and Fitness Administration/Management majors is Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain positions. A job that is in high need that a degree in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management can prepare you for is Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Sport and Fitness Administration/Management majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Sport and Fitness Administration/Management majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
49
Female Students
20 (40%)
Male Students
29 (59%)

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