Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Nichols 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Nichols College (Nichols)

Center Rd, Dudley, MA

Nichols is a nonprofit private institution located in Dudley, Massachusetts and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Nichols has an annual student enrollment of over 1,500.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Commerce
• Sports Management
• Accounting
• Advertising and Marketing

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and personal statements may be needed for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,900 for the year. Some students at Nichols College may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Nichols College is the "Bison", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available sports offered:

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

Students may visit the Nichols College website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

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

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