by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sports Management](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/sports-management/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value sports management schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the sports management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Capital Community College the best value for a degree in sports management in Connecticut. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,338, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Sports Management graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Early-career sports management graduates make about $43,086. Set against $12,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in sports management will find it at Southern Connecticut State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,442, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Sports Management graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Sports Management graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $24,029 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of Connecticut is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sports management, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Sports Management graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sports management degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $40,704. That is a strong return on a $23,125 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Post University earned it the #4 place for sports management. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. In-state tuition and fees average $15,922. Typical student debt for sports management graduates is $31,250. Soon after graduation, sports management degree recipients from Post University generally make around $29,592. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Bridgeport one of the best values for sports management. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. Students borrow a median of $28,601 to complete the sports management program here. Soon after graduation, sports management degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $56,368. Set against $28,601 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Bridgeport admits about 83% of applicants.
University Of Hartford placed #6 among the best values for sports management. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,075. Students borrow a median of $25,648 to complete the sports management program here. Sports Management graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $51,123 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Mitchell College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value sports management schools. Mitchell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,490. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the sports management program here. Sports Management graduates of Mitchell College earn a median of $27,007 early in their careers. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Albertus Magnus College earned the #8 position for value in sports management this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $41,908. Typical student debt for sports management graduates is $36,919. Early-career sports management graduates make about $50,188. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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