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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sports Management (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

16 Ranked Colleges
340 Degrees Awarded
$19,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 16,220 people earned their degree in sports management, making the major the 49th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,585 sports management graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 340 sports management graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in sports management. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality sports management programs that also have a lower cost than 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 Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region master’s degree sports management students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sports Management (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern Oklahoma State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Durant, Oklahoma. It awarded 52 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are $11,178, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Southeastern Oklahoma State University Sports Management Report

#2

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, MSU Texas landed the #2 spot on the list. MSU Texas is a public institution located in Wichita Falls, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 29 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Texas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full MSU Texas Sports Management Report

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sports management degrees to 57 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Sports Management Report

#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Houston is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 10 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UH Sports Management Report

#5

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Central University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Ada, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sports management degrees to 35 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree sports management students whose families make $48-$75k list, ECU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Central University are $11,568.

Read full report on Sports Management at ECU

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #5 spot in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech Sports Management Report

#7

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Sam Houston State University is a large public school situated in Huntsville, Texas. It awarded 11 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

SHSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

Read full report on Sports Management at SHSU

#8

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico

University of the Southwest landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, and it awarded 5 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

USW also made our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at USW are $22,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sports Management at University of the Southwest

#9

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma
#4 in overall quality

Southern Nazarene University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. SNU is a small school located in Bethany, Oklahoma that handed out 23 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree sports management students whose families make $48-$75k list, SNU has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Nazarene University are $15,200, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Southern Nazarene University Sports Management Report

#10 in overall quality

Hardin - Simmons University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Abilene, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 25 diplomas to qualified masters’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

Hardin - Simmons not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hardin - Simmons are $14,320, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sports Management at Hardin - Simmons University

#3 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Southern Methodist University is a fairly large school located in Dallas, Texas that handed out 13 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

SMU also made our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at SMU are $47,478, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sports Management at Southern Methodist University

#12

Houston Baptist University

Houston, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Houston Baptist University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Houston Baptist University is a small school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 8 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

HBU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at HBU are $12,650, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sports Management at Houston Baptist University

#13

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
#13 in overall quality

University of the Incarnate Word did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. University of the Incarnate Word is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 6 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree sports management students whose families make $48-$75k list, UIW has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Incarnate Word are $19,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Sports Management at UIW

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Mary Hardin - Baylor did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Belton, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s sports management degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

UMHB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor are $18,910, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Mary Hardin - Baylor Sports Management Report

#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Baylor University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Waco, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 16 degrees to qualified masters’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936.

Full Baylor University Sports Management Report

#16

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, Texas

With a ranking of #16, Howard Payne University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Brownwood, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s sports management degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Howard Payne also made our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Howard Payne University are $9,900.

Read full report on Sports Management at Howard Payne University

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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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