Master’s Degrees in Sports Communication
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Education Levels of Sports Communication Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 48 students earned their master's degree in sports communication. This earns it the #77 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sports communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 315 |
| Basic Certificate | 89 |
| Master’s Degree | 48 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Sports Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for sports communication majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for sports communication majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in sports communication. About 72.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sports communication master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Sports Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a master’s degree in sports communication. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for sports communication students seekinga master's degree is Full Sail University. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,667 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,498 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to sports communication majors at Full Sail University. About 31% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for sports communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year.
The sports communication program at Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Iona College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports communication. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,096 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in sports communication from Iona. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sports communication. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,826 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to sports communication majors at IUPUI.
Valparaiso University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports communication. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in sports communication from Valpo. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mississippi College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sports communication. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in sports communication from MC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sports communication that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| PR & Applied Communication | 580 |
| Public Relations | 527 |
| Organizational Communication | 321 |
| Other PR & Applied Communication | 205 |
| Advertising | 202 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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