by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for sports management students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 730 bachelor's degrees in sports management to qualified students.
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The sports management bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality sports management program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for sports management students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in sports management.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in sports management has to take a look at Syracuse University. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from Syracuse University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in sports management needs to check out SUNY Cortland. SUNY Cortland is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Cortland.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from SUNY Cortland
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in sports management has to check out The College at Brockport. SUNY Brockport is a moderately-sized public college located in the fringe town of Brockport.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from The College at Brockport
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in sports management has to look into Canisius College. Located in the large city of Buffalo, Canisius is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from Canisius College
Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from Adelphi University
Located in the remote town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from SUNY Oneonta
STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Queens.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from St John’s University - New York
Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Fisher is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from St. John Fisher College
Located in the remote town of Saint Bonaventure, St. Bonaventure is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from St. Bonaventure University
Located in the suburb of Farmingdale, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports management from Farmingdale State College
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Explore all the Best Sports Management Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 464 |
| Maryland | 370 | 160 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 186 |
| Delaware | 224 | 128 |
One of 5 majors within the Health & Physical Education area of study, Sports Management has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 637 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 92 |
| Sports Studies | 75 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 18 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 7 |
