Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Wayland Baptist 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 Texas colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Wayland Baptist University

800 Fern Avenue, McAllen, TX

Wayland Baptist University is a nonprofit private institution located in Plainview, Texas and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Southern Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. WBU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 6,400.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1160 - 1450 on the SAT, or 16 - 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $12,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $1,800. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for WBU is the "Pioneers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the WBU website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, 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. Wayland Baptist 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

• McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Annual Salary: $38890

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

• McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $43540

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