by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 81 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Sports Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,934 bachelor's degrees in sports management to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of sports management for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for sports management students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Sports Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for sports management students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's hard to beat James Madison University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in sports management. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from James Madison University
University of Florida is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in sports management. UF is a very large public university located in the city of Gainesville.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from University of Florida
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in sports management has to take a look at University of South Carolina - Columbia. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from University of South Carolina - Columbia
American Public University System is a great option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in sports management. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the town of Charles Town.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from American Public University System
UGA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from University of Georgia
UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
The Citadel is a small public college located in the midsize city of Charleston.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from George Mason University
UofL is a very large public university located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from University of Louisville
Located in the small city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from Shenandoah University
Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from Florida State University
U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Coral Gables.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from University of Miami
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Sports Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 14 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC |
| 15 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 16 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 17 | Arkansas State University - Main Campus | Jonesboro, AR |
| 18 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY |
| 19 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 20 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN |
Explore the best sports management colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 773 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 308 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 700 |
| Georgia | 453 | 406 |
| Virginia | 421 | 387 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 526 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 260 |
| Alabama | 320 | 121 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 169 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 47 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 87 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 150 |
Sports Management is one of 5 different types of Health & Physical Education programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6,997 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 2,763 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 273 |
| Sports Studies | 127 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 88 |
