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2022 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sports Management (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

12 Ranked Colleges
271 Degrees Awarded
$20,800 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Sports Management is the 49th most popular major in the country with 16,220 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 967 sports management graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 271 sports management graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,083 and $22,209 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in sports management. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent sports management programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the sports management program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 12 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sports Management (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school handed out 53 degrees to qualified bachelors’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also took the #2 spot in our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Washington State University is $11,337 for far western us region bachelor’s degree sports management students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Wazzu Sports Management Report

#2

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Washington University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Central Washington University is a fairly large school located in Ellensburg, Washington that handed out 30 bachelors’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

CWU also took the #7 spot in our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Central Washington University is $11,423 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Sports Management students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Sports Management at Central Washington University

#3

Corban University

Salem, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Corban University landed the #3 spot on the list. Corban is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Salem, Oregon. It awarded 2 bachelors’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Corban did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Corban is $22,872 for far western us region bachelor’s degree sports management students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Sports Management at Corban

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Linfield University - McMinnville Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Linfield University - McMinnville Campus is a private not-for-profit institution located in McMinnville, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Linfield also took the #3 spot in our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $19,249 for far western us region bachelor’s degree sports management students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Linfield.

The student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Sports Management at Linfield University - McMinnville Campus

#5

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California Baptist University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. California Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree sports management students whose families make $30-$48k list, Cal Baptist has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $21,716 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Sports Management students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Cal Baptist.

The low student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Sports Management at California Baptist University

#6

Warner Pacific University

Portland, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Warner Pacific University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Portland, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree sports management students whose families make $30-$48k list, Warner Pacific has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $20,318 for far western us region bachelor’s degree sports management students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Warner Pacific.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Sports Management at Warner Pacific

#7

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Pepperdine University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Malibu, California, and it awarded 25 bachelors’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree sports management students whose families make $30-$48k list, Pepperdine has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Pepperdine University is $29,593 for far western us region bachelor’s degree sports management students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The low student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Sports Management at Pepperdine

#8

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
#4 in overall quality

Gonzaga University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Spokane, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s sports management degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Gonzaga not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $23,111 for far western us region bachelor’s degree sports management students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Gonzaga University.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Read full report on Sports Management at Gonzaga University

#8 in overall quality

The University of Arizona Global Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UAGC is a large school located in San Diego, California that handed out 58 bachelors’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

UAGC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $20,998 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Sports Management students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend UAGC.

Read more about Sports Management at UAGC

#10

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#9 in overall quality

George Fox University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Newberg, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

GFU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for GFU is $23,656 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Sports Management students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Sports Management at George Fox University

#11

Holy Names University

Oakland, California
#12 in overall quality

Holy Names University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Oakland, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s sports management degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

HNU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Holy Names University is $19,194 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Sports Management students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full HNU Sports Management Report

#5 in overall quality

Saint Mary’s College of California landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Moraga, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s sports management degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

SMC also made our “Best Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #5. The yearly cost to attend SMC is $25,737 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Sports Management students whose families make $30-$48k.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Sports Management at Saint Mary’s College of California

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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