Sports Communication is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 33 schools to find the best for sports communication students.
The school you choose for sports communication can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Sports Communication Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Sports Communication School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in sports communication. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 131 sports communication students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sports communication degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $59,877 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong sports communication program will find one at University Of Georgia, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 40 sports communication students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Sports Communication graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $43,255 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,394 to complete this degree.
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Miami University Oxford is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in sports communication, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 19 sports communication degrees were awarded at Miami University Oxford in the most recent year. Sports Communication graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $50,700 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Siena College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in sports communication, landing the #4 spot this year. Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loudonville. Siena College graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 sports communication students who graduated with this degree at Siena College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sports communication degree from Siena College earn around $44,535 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,656 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Rhode Island one of the top schools for sports communication. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. University Of Rhode Island graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 44 sports communication students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sports communication program make about $42,181 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree.
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Clemson University landed the #6 spot for sports communication this year. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 35 sports communication degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Sports Communication graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $43,318 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,375.
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High Point University came in at #7 for sports communication this year. Set in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 17 sports communication degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Students who receive their sports communication degree from High Point University earn around $113,352 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,785.
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Arizona State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best sports communication schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 155 sports communication students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Sports Communication graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $43,692 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,847 to complete this degree.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best sports communication schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. About 69 sports communication degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Graduates of the sports communication program make about $42,168 in their early career. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans.
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Texas Tech University landed the #10 spot for sports communication this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 122 sports communication students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sports communication program make about $50,074 in their early career. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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University Of Kentucky ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best sports communication schools. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 14 sports communication degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Students who receive their sports communication degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $45,275 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,813.
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Ithaca College came in at #12 for sports communication this year. Ithaca College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ithaca. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Ithaca College awarded about 36 sports communication degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Ithaca College generally make around $39,446. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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Rowan University came in at #13 for sports communication this year. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rowan University awarded about 90 sports communication degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sports communication program make about $35,116 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,125.
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Montclair State University placed #14 among the best sports communication schools. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 53 sports communication students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $44,369. Students borrow a median of $25,286 to complete this degree.
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Depaul University earned the #15 position for sports communication this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Depaul University graduates 68% of students within six years. Depaul University awarded about 20 sports communication degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $49,559. Depaul University graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans.
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Temple University came in at #16 for sports communication this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 sports communication students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sports communication program make about $41,165 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Iona College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best sports communication schools. Set in the suburb of New Rochelle, Iona College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Iona College graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 sports communication students who graduated with this degree at Iona College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sports communication program make about $51,530 in their early career. Iona College graduates carry a median of $25,745 in student loans.
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Butler University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best sports communication schools. Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 37 sports communication degrees were awarded at Butler University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Butler University generally make around $39,701. Students borrow a median of $26,176 to complete this degree.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best sports communication schools. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 28 sports communication degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Sports Communication graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $34,752 early in their careers. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,062 in student loans.
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Emerson College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best sports communication schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. About 32 sports communication degrees were awarded at Emerson College in the most recent year. Students who receive their sports communication degree from Emerson College earn around $28,606 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,625.
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Sacred Heart University earned the #21 position for sports communication this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Sacred Heart University awarded about 25 sports communication degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sports communication degree from Sacred Heart University earn around $58,396 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,831.
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Saint Bonaventure University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best sports communication schools. Located in the town of Saint Bonaventure, Saint Bonaventure University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. Saint Bonaventure University awarded about 26 sports communication degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Saint Bonaventure University generally make around $43,190. Saint Bonaventure University graduates carry a median of $25,917 in student loans.
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Rider University came in at #23 for sports communication this year. Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 14 sports communication students who graduated with this degree at Rider University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sports communication degree from Rider University earn around $45,962 in the first couple years of their career. Rider University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Ferris State University landed the #24 spot for sports communication this year. This large public university is located in the town of Big Rapids. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ferris State University awarded about 10 sports communication degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sports communication degree from Ferris State University earn around $38,375 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,580 to complete this degree.
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University Of Sioux Falls came in at #25 for sports communication this year. University Of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 11 sports communication degrees were awarded at University Of Sioux Falls in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from University Of Sioux Falls generally make around $46,956. Typical student debt for the program is $26,103.
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Rest of the Top 33 Sports Communication Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong sports communication education:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 33 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
