2027 Best Value Sports Management Schools in Maryland
[Sports Management](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/sports-management/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong sports management education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sports management students.
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2027 Best Value Sports Management Schools in Maryland
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sports management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Sports Management Schools
Towson University earned the #1 spot for value among sports management schools in Maryland. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,728, with out-of-state students paying around $29,820. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete the sports management program here. Soon after graduation, sports management degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $32,101. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Students looking for strong value in sports management will find it at Bowie State University, which ranked #2. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bowie. In-state tuition and fees average $9,218, while out-of-state students pay about $19,938. Sports Management graduates carry a median of $26,250 in student loans. Sports Management graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of $36,381 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Mount St Marys University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value sports management schools. Set in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $48,630. Typical student debt for sports management graduates is $23,539. Early-career sports management graduates make about $50,657. Set against $23,539 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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