Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Medaille 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 New York colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Medaille College (MMC)

221 E 71st St, New York, NY

Medaille College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Buffalo, New York, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Medaille College has an annual student enrollment of about 2,700.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Medaille College offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions office. Very common exam scores among applicants admitted to this school are within the range of 17 - 22 on the ACT, or 790 - 990 for the SAT exam. Approximately 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at Medaille College, with 38 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at medaille.edu.

The cost of tuition is around $24,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Medaille College "Mavericks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.medaille.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $49660
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $48130

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $54230
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $50010

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