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2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

49 Ranked Colleges
1,404 Degrees Awarded
$22,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Sports Management is the 49th most popular major in the country with 16,220 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,237 sports management graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,404 sports management graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 49 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in sports management. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality sports management programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the sports management program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sports Management (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 49 schools in the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 66 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UF Sports Management Report

#13 in overall quality

Out of the 49 schools in the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 26 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree sports management students whose families make $0-$30k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

Read more about Sports Management at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 61 masters’s sports management degrees to qualified students.

Florida State also made our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sports Management at Florida State

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 27 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Central Florida Sports Management Report

#5

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. American Military University is a large school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 54 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

American Military University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at American Public University System are $7,050, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full American Public University System Sports Management Report

#6

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 5 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

The Citadel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Citadel are $18,540, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The Citadel Sports Management Report

#5 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. UT Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 32 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #5 spot in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Sports Management at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#8

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Mississippi is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 5 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #0 spot in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099.

Read full report on Sports Management at Ole Miss

#9

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 36 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sports Management at UofSC

#10

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a large school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that handed out 21 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University also made our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Sports Management at Middle Tennessee State University

#11

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

Western Carolina University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. WCU is a public institution located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree sports management students whose families make $0-$30k list, WCU has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WCU are $17,821.

Full Western Carolina University Sports Management Report

#12

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

Georgia Southern University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Georgia Southern University is a large school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 8 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

GaSou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Sports Management at GaSou

#13

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

James Madison University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. JMU is a large school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia that handed out 24 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

JMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at James Madison University are $29,544.

Read full report on Sports Management at JMU

#14

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

Clemson University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 38 diplomas to qualified masters’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

Clemson also took the #12 spot in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sports Management at Clemson

#15

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sports management degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sports Management at GMU

With a ranking of #16, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this medium-sized public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified masters’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669.

Read full report on Sports Management at Florida A&M University

#15 in overall quality

Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. A-State is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 162 masters’s sports management degrees to qualified students.

A-State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at A-State are $11,586, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full A-State Sports Management Report

#18

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, East Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. East Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school situated in Johnson City, Tennessee. It awarded 18 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

ETSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679.

Full East Tennessee State University Sports Management Report

#19

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified masters’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sports Management at UofM

#20

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia

With a ranking of #20, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 50 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Sports Management Report

#21

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. This medium-sized school is located in Morehead, Kentucky, and it awarded 7 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Morehead State University are $10,512.

Full Morehead State University Sports Management Report

#22

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#14 in overall quality

University of Louisville came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 20 degrees to qualified masters’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

UofL also made our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575.

Full UofL Sports Management Report

#23

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina

Coastal Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #23. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large school located in Conway, South Carolina that handed out 7 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Coastal Carolina University Sports Management Report

#24

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 31 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Southern Mississippi Sports Management Report

#25

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama

University of North Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #25. UNA is a medium-sized school located in Florence, Alabama that handed out 5 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree sports management students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNA has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Alabama are $13,860, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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