Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus 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 Vermont colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus

337 College Hill, Johnson, VT

Johnson State College merged with Lyndon State College to create Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus.  NVU Johnson is a public college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Johnson, VT, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Johnson State College is nearly 1,900 annually.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1240 - 1580 on the SAT and within the range of 17 - 22 on the ACT is common among students admitted to NVU Johnson.

NVU Johnson admits around 100% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, about 32% registered for enrollment.  Key admissions information is available by calling the NVU team or by requesting information via our portal.

Tuition & fees at NVU Johnson Campus are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $10,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $22,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $5,500. Johnson may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The NVU Johnson Campus has a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Students may visit the NVU Johnson Campus website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus 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).