Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Seton Hill 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Seton Hill University

800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA

Seton Hill University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Greensburg, PA, which is a predominantly suburban area.

The university's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Enrollment at Seton Hill University is nearly two thousand yearly.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• English Language And Literature
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• History
• Education

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1340 to 1680 on the SAT and between 19 to 26 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 27% of those admitted choosing to enroll.  Detailed admissions information can be found by reaching out to the school or by requesting information here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $31,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to identify total cost to attend as both an undergraduate and graduate student. Students at Seton Hill University may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Seton Hill University "Griffins" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the Seton Hill University website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Annual Salary: $26080

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $31390

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