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#1 #1 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 266 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,029 Median Starting Salary $56,093
#2 #2 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 120 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Est. Net Price * $34,297 Median Starting Salary $62,554
#3 #3 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Butler University Indianapolis, IN At Butler University, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Est. Net Price * $40,140 Median Starting Salary $61,933
#4 #4 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 79 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $24,703 Median Starting Salary $56,905
#5 #5 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Siena College Loudonville, NY Annually, Siena College grants around 87 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $32,602 Median Starting Salary $59,761
#6 #6 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1185 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $16,401 Median Starting Salary $49,428
#7 #7 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $18,291 Median Starting Salary $52,279
#8 #8 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Every year, Susquehanna University awards about 49 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Creative Writing....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $27,258 Median Starting Salary $60,943
#9 #9 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production. In fact, DePaul University grants 247 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Est. Net Price * $32,129 Median Starting Salary $54,624
#10 #10 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY Annually, St Bonaventure University grants around 44 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Special Education and Teaching, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $27,659 Median Starting Salary $58,847
#11 #11 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. High Point University High Point, NC Each year, High Point University grants about 143 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $43,578 Median Starting Salary $63,753
#12 #12 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Franklin College Franklin, IN Annually, Franklin College awards around 21 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $23,843 Median Starting Salary $59,394
#13 #13 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Each year, Rider University grants around 74 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $26,618 Median Starting Salary $57,518
#14 #14 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Newman University Wichita, KS Annually, Newman University awards about 58 degrees to those majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,210 Est. Net Price * $19,315 Median Starting Salary $53,777
#15 #15 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Wingate University Wingate, NC At Wingate University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Wingate University awards 64 degrees every year to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $21,464 Median Starting Salary $57,303
#16 #16 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ At Rowan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Rowan University grants 432 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $22,237 Median Starting Salary $56,193
#17 #17 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Each year, Palm Beach Atlantic University awards around 49 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,220 Est. Net Price * $31,103 Median Starting Salary $55,620
#18 #18 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Husson University Bangor, ME At Husson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,101 Median Starting Salary $56,206
#19 #19 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Providence College Providence, RI Each year, Providence College grants around 187 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,270–1,410 Est. Net Price * $46,645 Median Starting Salary $63,368
#20 #20 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Piedmont University Demorest, GA At Piedmont University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,180 Est. Net Price * $21,599 Median Starting Salary $54,261
#21 #21 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 213 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,260–1,390 Est. Net Price * $47,630 Median Starting Salary $65,016
#22 #22 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Annually, Campbell University awards around 83 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $24,517 Median Starting Salary $53,222
#23 #23 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC At the University of Mount Olive, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $17,893 Median Starting Salary $53,119
#24 #24 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Ashland University Ashland, OH At Ashland University, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Practice, Accounting, and Exercise Physiology. In fact, Ashland University grants 161 degrees every year to graduating Nursing Practice students....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,971 Median Starting Salary $49,017
#25 #25 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT At Sacred Heart University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 860–1,040 Est. Net Price * $46,165 Median Starting Salary $64,181
#26 #26 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 222 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 900–1,130 Est. Net Price * $13,154 Median Starting Salary $53,474
#27 #27 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 62 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Est. Net Price * $27,386 Median Starting Salary $52,988
#28 #28 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 290 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Est. Net Price * $20,964 Median Starting Salary $58,563
#29 #29 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Emerson College Boston, MA At Emerson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Creative Writing, and Journalism. In fact, Emerson College grants 359 degrees per year to Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,290–1,430 Est. Net Price * $50,703 Median Starting Salary $60,003
#30 #30 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Warner University Lake Wales, FL At Warner University, the three most popular college majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 830–1,060 Est. Net Price * $21,471 Median Starting Salary $53,474
#31 #31 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL At Florida Southern College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,340 Est. Net Price * $30,462 Median Starting Salary $55,874
#32 #32 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME At Saint Joseph's College of Maine, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,140 Est. Net Price * $28,268 Median Starting Salary $58,869
#33 #33 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO At Webster University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Education, and General. In fact, Webster University grants 98 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Est. Net Price * $27,695 Median Starting Salary $52,380
#34 #34 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX At East Texas Baptist University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,120 Est. Net Price * $24,388 Median Starting Salary $56,043
#35 #35 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Averett University Danville, VA Each year, Averett University grants around 38 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,190 Est. Net Price * $24,091 Median Starting Salary $55,576
#36 #36 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN At Concordia University-Saint Paul, the three most popular college majors students study are Nursing Practice, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,989 Median Starting Salary $54,692
#37 #37 Best College for Sports Communication 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 3 SAT Score 830–1,100 Est. Net Price * $22,427 Median Starting Salary $51,738
#38 #38 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Each year, Lewis-Clark State College grants about 202 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,110 Est. Net Price * $12,508 Median Starting Salary $53,183
#39 #39 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. University of Evansville Evansville, IN At the University of Evansville, the three most popular college majors students study are Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Est. Net Price * $21,611 Median Starting Salary $55,634
#40 #40 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Mississippi College Clinton, MS At Mississippi College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biomedical Sciences, and General. In fact, Mississippi College grants 123 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $21,135 Median Starting Salary $52,217
#41 #41 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA At Louisiana Christian University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General. In fact, Louisiana Christian University awards 17 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,150 Est. Net Price * $15,470 Median Starting Salary $53,037
#42 #42 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Grand View University Des Moines, IA Annually, Grand View University grants about 33 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $22,296 Median Starting Salary $55,801
#43 #43 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,230 Est. Net Price * $13,880 Median Starting Salary $53,610
#44 #44 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Full Sail University Winter Park, FL At Full Sail University, the three most popular college majors students study are Human Computer Interaction, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other, and Digital Arts. In fact, Full Sail University grants 548 degrees every year to Human Computer Interaction majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $30,879 Median Starting Salary $54,395
#45 #45 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Simpson College Indianola, IA Each year, Simpson College grants around 29 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,400–1,460 Est. Net Price * $23,637 Median Starting Salary $58,318
#46 #46 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH At Franklin Pierce University, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $25,557 Median Starting Salary $59,597
#47 #47 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,260–1,410 Est. Net Price * $24,408 Median Starting Salary $55,040
#48 #48 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 257 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $35,125 Median Starting Salary $59,067
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About Sports Communication

A program that focuses on the methods and techniques for communicating about sports in a variety of formats, media, and contexts; and that prepares individuals to be sports reporters and writers, photojournalists, radio and television announcers, producers and directors, recreational sports promoters, and public relations specialists. Includes instruction in sports writing, photography, broadcast journalism, sports production, game rules, media and public relations, and sports promotion.

Arizona grants the most Bachelors degrees in Sports Communication of all US states with 120 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Sports Communication can expect approximately 75% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 25% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Sports Communication is $41,400.

Popularity of Sports Communication Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Sports Communication, include News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists and Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are higher paying careers, like Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes. the most in-demand position for Sports Communication majors is Public Relations Specialists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Sports Communication majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

629

Female Students

155 (24%)

Male Students

474 (75%)

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

77%

57

1,110–1,320

$18,029

$56,093

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

70%

25

1,210–1,380

$34,297

$62,554

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

86%

22

1,210–1,380

$40,140

$61,933

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

77%

25

1,120–1,330

$24,703

$56,905

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

71%

16

1,110–1,360

$32,602

$59,761

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

90%

120

1,090–1,320

$16,401

$49,428

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

71%

34

1,040–1,270

$18,291

$52,279

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

79%

8

1,100–1,310

$27,258

$60,943

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

74%

25

1,160–1,360

$32,129

$54,624

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

82%

6

1,070–1,280

$27,659

$58,847

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

77%

13

1,130–1,350

$43,578

$63,753

#12 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S.

71%

3

1,030–1,210

$23,843

$59,394

#13 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S.

79%

9

1,110–1,320

$26,618

$57,518

#14 Best College for Sports Communication in the U.S.