by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for sports studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 70 degrees in sports studies during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Sports Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the sports studies degree levels they offer.
University of Iowa is a great option for students interested in a degree in sports studies. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in sports studies from University of Iowa
Any student who is interested in sports studies needs to check out Minnesota State University - Mankato. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Mankato.More information about a degree in sports studies from Minnesota State University - Mankato
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Explore the best sports studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 742 | 13 |
| Missouri | 693 | 0 |
| Iowa | 648 | 30 |
| Kansas | 599 | 18 |
| North Dakota | 416 | 4 |
One of 5 majors within the Health & Physical Education area of study, Sports Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2,761 |
| Sports Management | 1,461 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 485 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 149 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 64 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
