by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the most popular for sports studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in sports studies to qualified students.
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The sports studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future.
One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Sports Studies in the Plains States Region ranking is to help you make that choice.
Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of sports studies students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.
We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for sports studies.
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The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in sports studies.
You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Ottawa University - Ottawa if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in sports studies. Ottawa is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Ottawa.
There were roughly 16 sports studies students who graduated with this degree at Ottawa in the most recent data year.
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University of Iowa is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in sports studies. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in sports studies in Iowa.
There were about 15 sports studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
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Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in sports studies needs to take a look at Upper Iowa University. UIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote area of Fayette. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in sports studies in Iowa.
There were roughly 11 sports studies students who graduated with this degree at UIU in the most recent data year.
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Southwestern College is a popular option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in sports studies. Located in the town of Winfield, SC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were roughly 6 sports studies students who graduated with this degree at SC in the most recent data year.
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Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in sports studies in Minnesota.
There were roughly 2 sports studies students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Saint Paul in the most recent year we have data available.
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UMary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Bismarck. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in sports studies in North Dakota. More information about a bachelor’s in sports studies from University of Mary
Located in the town of Leavenworth, University of St. Mary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
There were roughly 1 sports studies students who graduated with this degree at University of St. Mary in the most recent year we have data available.
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St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Davenport. More information about a bachelor’s in sports studies from Saint Ambrose University
Located in the distant town of Fulton, Westminster Fulton is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in sports studies from Westminster College Missouri
Located in the town of Bemidji, OHCC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in sports studies from Oak Hills Christian College
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One of 5 majors within the Health & Physical Education area of study, Sports Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2,557 |
| Sports Management | 1,129 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 453 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 116 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 30 |