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2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the sports management program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. 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 $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region master’s degree sports management students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sports Management (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Durant, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sports management degrees to 52 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree sports management students whose families make $75-$110k list, Southeastern Oklahoma State University has also earned the #8 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University are $11,178.

Read more about Sports Management at Southeastern Oklahoma State University

#2

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend MSU Texas. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Wichita Falls, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sports management degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

MSU Texas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sports Management at MSU Texas

#3

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma
#12 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, East Central University landed the #3 spot on the list. ECU is a small school located in Ada, Oklahoma that handed out 35 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $11,568, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full East Central University Sports Management Report

#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#6 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Houston is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s 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 University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UH Sports Management Report

#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Texas Tech is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 26 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 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 Tech University are $17,530.

Read full report on Sports Management at Texas Tech University

#1 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 57 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #1 spot in our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sports Management at Texas A&M University - College Station

#7

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Sam Houston State University is a large school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 11 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 $75-$110k list, SHSU has also earned the #9 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 Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

Read full report on Sports Management at Sam Houston State University

#8

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico

University of the Southwest ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of the Southwest is a small school located in Hobbs, New Mexico that handed out 5 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Read full report on Sports Management at USW

#10 in overall quality

Hardin - Simmons University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. This small school is located in Abilene, Texas, and it awarded 25 masters’s sports management degrees 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.

Full Hardin - Simmons Sports Management Report

#10

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma
#4 in overall quality

Southern Nazarene University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Bethany, Oklahoma, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified masters’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree sports management students whose families make $75-$110k list, SNU has also earned the #4 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 Southern Nazarene University are $15,200.

Read more about Sports Management at SNU

#11

Houston Baptist University

Houston, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Houston Baptist University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 8 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 $75-$110k list, HBU has also earned the #14 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 HBU are $12,650.

Read full report on Sports Management at HBU

#12

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
#13 in overall quality

University of the Incarnate Word landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

UIW also made our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIW are $19,242.

Full University of the Incarnate Word Sports Management Report

#3 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Dallas, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified masters’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

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

Full SMU Sports Management Report

#14

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, Texas

Howard Payne University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Brownwood, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s sports management students in 2019-2020.

Howard Payne did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 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 Howard Payne are $9,900.

Full Howard Payne University Sports Management Report

#11 in overall quality

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UMHB is a private not-for-profit institution located in Belton, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMHB also made our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor are $18,910.

Read full report on Sports Management at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor

#16

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Sports Management Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 16 masters’s sports management degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best Sports Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sports Management at Baylor

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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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