2024 Best Sports Management Schools
303
Colleges in the United States
17,486
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Sports Management is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #48 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 303 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Sports Management Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 17,486 degrees in sports management during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Sports Management School
Your choice of sports management school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Sports Management School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Sports Management Degree Level
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 Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Featured Sports Management Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Sport Management
Turn your passion for sports into a career and a path to high-level roles in the industry with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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MBA in Sport Management
Fit 2 of your passions – business and sports – into 1 degree when you earn your sport management MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
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MS in Sport Management
Pursue opportunities in collegiate and professional sport management organizations with the support of this well-established online master's degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Sports Management in the United States
If you aren't 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. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Sports Management
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In TX
54
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Rice University if you wish to pursue a degree in sports management. Located in the city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rice is a great university overall.
There were about 54 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Rice in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from Rice UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
136
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in sports management. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.
There were roughly 136 sports management students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from University of Michigan - Ann ArborMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NY
64
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Columbia University in the City of New York is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in sports management. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 64 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from Columbia University in the City of New YorkBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TX
83
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you want to pursue a degree in sports management. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were approximately 83 sports management students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from The University of Texas at AustinMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
259
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were approximately 259 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from Texas A&M University - College StationMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
181
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were roughly 181 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from University of IowaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IL
54
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.
There were about 54 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from Northwestern UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
145
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 145 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from Miami University - OxfordBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OH
150
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 150 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from Ohio State University - Main CampusMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
332
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were approximately 332 sports management students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from University of FloridaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
152
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 152 sports management students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from James Madison UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
181
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst. This university ranks 11th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 181 sports management students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from University of Massachusetts AmherstBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AZ
Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were roughly 13 sports management students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from Arizona State University - TempeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
138
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 138 sports management students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from University of GeorgiaUCONN is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Storrs. This university ranks 2nd out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were approximately 29 sports management students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from University of ConnecticutMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WV
196
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the town of Charles Town. This university ranks 1st out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.
There were approximately 196 sports management students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from American Public University SystemMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In OH
141
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 141 sports management students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from Ohio University - Athens CampusDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
341
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were about 341 sports management students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from University of South Carolina - ColumbiaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
133
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.
There were about 133 sports management students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from Southern Methodist UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
333
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Concordia University, Irvine is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Irvine. This university ranks 54th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 333 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Irvine in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from Concordia University, IrvineMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
146
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.
There were roughly 146 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from Georgetown UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
185
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Temple is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 11th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 185 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from Temple UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
149
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the city of Knoxville. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were approximately 149 sports management students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
106
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were roughly 106 sports management students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sports management from University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
102
Sports Management Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 102 sports management students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sports management from Syracuse University