2027 Best Value Sports Studies Schools in the New England Region
[Sports Studies](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/sports-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for sports studies students.
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2027 Best Value Sports Studies Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sports studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Sports Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Massachusetts Boston the best value for a degree in sports studies in the New England Region. Located in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,898, compared with $38,115 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,808 to complete the sports studies program here. Early-career sports studies graduates make about $37,703. Set against $26,808 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Vermont Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sports studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,952, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete the sports studies program here. Soon after graduation, sports studies degree recipients from Vermont Technical College generally make around $41,822. That is a strong return on a $24,208 median debt. Vermont Technical College admits about 82% of applicants.
Post University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value sports studies schools. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. Students from in state pay about $15,922 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sports studies graduates is $31,250. Soon after graduation, sports studies degree recipients from Post University generally make around $29,592. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in sports studies will find it at Springfield College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,974. Sports Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sports studies degree recipients from Springfield College generally make around $39,402. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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