by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Washington to determine which ones were the best for sports management students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 230 degrees in sports management annually.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Sports Management Schools in Washington ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the sports management degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat Washington State University if you want to pursue a degree in sports management. Wazzu is a very large public university located in the town of Pullman.More information about a degree in sports management from Washington State University
Central Washington University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in sports management. CWU is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Ellensburg.More information about a degree in sports management from Central Washington University
Explore all the Best Sports Management Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 999 | 627 |
| Oregon | 587 | 20 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 2 |
| Alaska | 167 | 5 |
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 | 286 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 49 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.