by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for sports studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 32 degrees in sports studies annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Sports Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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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 studies degree levels they offer.
Texas Southern University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in sports studies. Located in the city of Houston, TSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a degree in sports studies from Texas Southern University
Any student pursuing a degree in sports studies has to check out Ottawa University - Surprise. Ottawa University - Surprise is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Surprise.More information about a degree in sports studies from Ottawa University - Surprise
Explore the best sports studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 905 | 7 |
| New Mexico | 416 | 0 |
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 | 6,174 |
| Sports Management | 1,690 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 1,163 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 335 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 155 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.