Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Rochester 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 Michigan colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Rochester College

8425 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI

Rochester College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Rochester Hills, MI, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Rochester College has a yearly student enrollment of over 1,100.

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

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school earn an SAT score in a range of 913 to 1071, or an ACT composite score within the range of 18 to 24. Rochester College admits around 60% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, about 41% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $21,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $3,500 annually. Some students at Rochester College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Golf

Students can visit the Rochester College website to see 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. Rochester 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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $36140

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 500
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $35460

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