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#1 #1 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,400–1,510 Median Starting Salary $46,671
#2 #2 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Adams State University Alamosa, CO Every year, Adams State University grants about 70 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Sociology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 870–1,080 Median Starting Salary $48,855
#3 #3 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Springfield College Springfield, MA Each year, Springfield College awards around 50 degrees to those majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,080–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,092
#4 #4 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Randolph College Lynchburg, VA Each year, Randolph College grants about 16 degrees to those studying Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,287
#5 #5 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, National University grants 243 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 750–1,170 Median Starting Salary $46,875
#6 #6 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 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,158
#7 #7 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 199 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,106
#8 #8 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, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 830–1,010 Median Starting Salary $46,308
#9 #9 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Post University Waterbury, CT Annually, Post University awards around 407 degrees to students majoring in Nursing Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Child Development, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 800–1,030 Median Starting Salary $48,855
#10 #10 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. United States Sports Academy Daphne, AL At United States Sports Academy, only three majors are offered: Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Sports Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 35% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,522
#11 #11 Best College for Sports Studies in the U.S. Adler University Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $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.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Sports Studies majors.

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

186

Female Students

98 (52%)

Male Students

88 (47%)

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

14%

26

1,400–1,510

$46,671

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

31%

23

870–1,080

$48,855

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

72%

14

1,080–1,330

$49,092

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

94%

7

1,050–1,230

$51,287

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

55%

63

750–1,170

$46,875

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

91%

14

1,010–1,210

$52,158

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

86%

9

1,080–1,260

$52,106

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

93%

8

830–1,010

$46,308

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

97%

7

800–1,030

$48,855

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

35%

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$48,522

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

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