Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Carroll University prepares students for a career in academic and professional sporting groups, fitness, and health-focused positions with athletes, and retail management for sporting goods. The program focuses on applying business, coaching, and physical education, administration and management of athletic programs and teams. Program courses include: program planning and development, business and financial management principles, sales, marketing, and recruitment, scheduling and management, public relations, legal aspects of sports, and applicable health and safety standards. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Carroll University (Stritch)

6801 N Yates Rd, Milwaukee, WI

Carroll University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Carroll University is nearly 3,400 annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students at Carroll University scored between 20 to 26 on the ACT exam. This school has an admissions rate of around 81% of which only 38% decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,400 per year. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Carroll University website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carroll University offers a bachelor's degree program in sports management.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Coaches and Scouts

Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, coaches and scouts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $33480

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fitness trainers and aerobics instructors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $34500

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).