Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at MacMurray College 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 Illinois colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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MacMurray College (Mac)

29 E. Madison, Chicago, IL

MacMurray College is a nonprofit private institution located in Jacksonville, IL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Mac, with only around 530 students enrolled, provides smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Foreign Languages And Literature

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. 71% of those students that apply are admitted to Mac, of which 22 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at mac.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $22,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The MacMurray College Highlanders participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.mac.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mac 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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $46450
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Annual Salary: $33840
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Annual Salary: $37560

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $40970
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $36510
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 930
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $48680

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