2027 Best Sports Management Schools in South Dakota

Sports Management degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best sports management schools.

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• Best Sports Management Schools in South Dakota

Best Schools for Sports Management in South Dakota

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the sports management degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Sports Management

1

Augustana College South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD

35 Sports Management Degrees Awarded

$50,088 Median Starting Salary

Augustana College South Dakota is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in sports management. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana College South Dakota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. About 35 sports management degrees were awarded at Augustana College South Dakota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, sports management degree recipients from Augustana College South Dakota generally make around $50,088. Typical student debt for the program is $24,625. More information about a degree in sports management from Augustana College South Dakota

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Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Sports Management Degrees Awarded

$34,142 Median Starting Salary

Black Hills State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in sports management, landing the #2 spot this year. Black Hills State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Spearfish. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 25 sports management degrees were awarded at Black Hills State University in the most recent year. Sports Management graduates of Black Hills State University earn a median of $34,142 early in their careers. Black Hills State University graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Read more about the sports management program at Black Hills State University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.