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2027 Best Value Sports Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

[Sports Studies](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/sports-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong sports studies education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sports studies students.

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• Best Value Sports Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

2027 Best Value Sports Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sports studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Sports Studies Schools

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Adams State College
Alamosa, CO

$9,824 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,451 Avg Student Debt

$44,372 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Adams State College the best value for a degree in sports studies in the Rocky Mountains Region. Set in the town of Alamosa, Adams State College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,824, with out-of-state students paying around $21,944. Sports Studies graduates carry a median of $21,451 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sports studies degree recipients from Adams State College generally make around $30,045. Set against $21,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

$11,901 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,500 Avg Student Debt

$52,231 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Northern Colorado is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sports studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,901, while out-of-state students pay about $26,979. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete the sports studies program here. Sports Studies graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $45,705 early in their careers. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.