### SUMMARY

 Studying Sports Communication is not only a valuable choice, but ordinarily an obligatory first step for undergraduates wanting to begin a career as a sports reporter, a sports coordinator, or an on-air sports personality. In fact, sports communication is a very rare major ranking as the 317th most popular major. Last academic year, there were 315 sports communication degrees conferred. In-state tuition for sports communication at private schools is, on average, 3.2 times more costly than their public peers.

 With just 42 universities having programs for sports communication there could be limited options as to the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other sports communication majors, look at universities in Arizona which have the most students admitted to sports communication annually. Zooming out, the top region to pursue sports communication is in the Southwest region with [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus), [LeTourneau University](/colleges/letourneau-university), and [Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix](/colleges/arizona-state-university-downtown-phoenix) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the top conference to major in sports communication is the Pacific-12 Conference with [Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix](/colleges/arizona-state-university-downtown-phoenix) representing the conference. From our extensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best college for sports communication is [Emerson College](/colleges/emerson-college).

 The objectively 'best' school is not necessarily the 'best' school for you. There might be lots of facets to think about when deciding on ​university. Things such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food could impact one's thoughts of where to go to school. At authority.org, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you want to know which sports communication school is home to the top college campus, the answer is [Ithaca College](/colleges/ithaca-college). If you are very interested in which college is home to the top campus, then we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more so we can compare every major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can explore our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our choice of the school with the best student life for sports communication is [Emerson College](/colleges/emerson-college). Are you curious why? Keep scrolling to discover more about our top selections. Some of our picks will probably surprise you.

 If price is a significant deciding factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Emerson College](/colleges/emerson-college). [Emerson College](/colleges/emerson-college)&nbspis our most expensive college for sports communication, at least for out of state students. We have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the expense of [Emerson College](/colleges/emerson-college)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you could be interested to know that sports communication is the 132nd most expensive major in the US, with an average associated cost of $35,200. On a broader scale, the most costly state for sports communication in the nation is Massachusetts with tuition and fees at the main institution, Emerson College, of $48,280. Even more broadly, the most costly region of the country for sports communication is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for sports communication is the Southwest region which is represented by [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus) with a cost of $20,877 and [Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix](/colleges/arizona-state-university-downtown-phoenix) with a cost of $28,800. On the bright side, the most affordable university for sports communication is [Full Sail University](/colleges/full-sail-university). Our full list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying in the neighborhood of $12,000 for a degree in sports communication. The price increases intensely to an average of $30,800 for the out-of-state public-school undergraduate. On that note, our pick for the college representing the best value for sports communication: [Butler University](/colleges/butler-university). Through this link you can find our comprehensive list for the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Do know, this idea is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for sports communication students vary a lot, but two-years after completing the major students will often make around $41,800. While there is much variation in earnings potential; top earners can experience pay up to $89,100. Even right out of school, the lowest end jobs within the sports communication field make $20,100, which could be worse. The highest earning grads from sports communication have come from [Butler University](/colleges/butler-university)&nbspand if you are looking for schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The prevailing diversity of sports communication ranks subpar, falling within the 26th percentile of all programs. The college with the most composite diversity for sports communication is [Full Sail University](/colleges/full-sail-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Sports Communication is only in the 40th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 23rd percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest share, 73%, of those studying sports communication. Additionally, 66% of scholars pursuing a sports communication major are men.

 We have insufficient professors data for sports communication to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. As we incorporate data beyond basic rankings it becomes clear that the school possessing the overall best instructors for sports communication is [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university). You can find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the finest examples of professors in the U.S.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for sports communication is [Emerson College](/colleges/emerson-college). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have a general page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we do hope you believe that approaching the education process from context only shaped by superlatives might cause issues. We at Authority encourage you to look at some of our other pages on different universities and peruse a couple of our informative background articles on important details to look out for as your college search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Sports communication is the 317th most popular degree in America, with 315 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #318 [Environmental Control Technologies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-environmental-control-technologies), and narrowly lost to #316 [Jazz](/rankings/best-colleges-for-jazz).

 The degree is offered at a total of 42 colleges across the nation, and is the 298th most widely offered degree. It is not offered at any of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that in the region of 22.2% of colleges offering sports communication are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The southwest produces the most sports communication graduates, largely led by [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Arizona ranks highest, with particular help from [Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix](/colleges/arizona-state-university-downtown-phoenix) and [Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis](/colleges/indiana-university-purdue-university-indianapolis), which graduated 78 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study sports communication). More students studied sports communication as a percentage of total students at [Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix](/colleges/arizona-state-university-downtown-phoenix) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Sports communication is the 132nd most expensive major in the nation, with a median cost of $35,190 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #133, [Cinematography](rankings/best-colleges-for-cinematography), with a median cost of $35,165).

 The Mid East has the most expensive colleges with great sports communication programs predominantly led by [Ithaca College](/colleges/ithaca-college) with an annual cost of $45,274. The most expensive state for sports communication is Massachusetts led by [Emerson College](/colleges/emerson-college).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 68.74% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 19.46% less than the median private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Emerson College](/colleges/emerson-college), which is the 146th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Full Sail University](/colleges/full-sail-university). It costs just $20,667 per year and is its sports communication program is ranked #8. Another more affordable option would be #4, [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus) in Payne County, OK with a cost of $5,357 for in-state students and $20,877 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is a large investment for most people. It's critical to have confidence you get a high return on your investment. We hope the following earnings and job placement facts help you make an informed decision when choosing your focus.

 The average Sports Communication student brings home a first year salary of $38,704 per annum (close to national median 46th percentile). Later on in their professional lives, they can bring home as high as $89,139 per year to as little as $20,077, but average around $41,792. Just so you know, that is 8% above the nation's average.

 The most common job placement for a Sports Communication graduate is Inside Sales Representative, which typically earn more or less $26,000; next are Analyst and Account Executive, which for the most part earn roughly $54,000 and $36,000 respectively.

 New England has the highest grossing Sports Communication graduates. MA has the best paid Sports Communication graduates of any state. Northeast 10 Conference has the highest earning Sports Communication graduates of any conference..



### STUDENTS

 College is a vastly poignant adventure in one's life; it is a chance for individual progress and maturation. Undergrads start to ascertain their values and learn the needed skills to be a prosperous member of society. But growth also happens outside the classroom - the campus dialogue, the life lesson gained from an old instructor, the exposure to a different stance on an issue. As such, a diverse student body vastly enriches what one gains from the time spent at university.

 Sports Communication is a less ethnically diverse subject than average\*. 73% of America's Sports Communication majors are white students, followed by latino students (14%), students of other races\*\*(6%), and black students (5%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix](/colleges/arizona-state-university-downtown-phoenix) located in Phoenix, AZ.

 Additionally, Sports Communication significatly skews male, with a shade under 2/3 of students majoring in Sports Communication identifying as men. [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university) in Clemson, SC has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another substantial type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Sports Communication is close to the middle of the pack for socioeconomic diversity (60th percentile). 32% of its majors come from households who earn over $110,000 a year, 17% are from families with $75,000 to $110,000 annual incomes, and 21% grew up in low income households. [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus) has the most socioeconomically diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall AZ is the most diverse state for Sports Communication. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Pacific-12 Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 1%
* Black: 5%
* Latino: 14%
* White: 73%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 66%
* Female: 34%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 21%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 17%
* Over 110k: 32%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 59%
* Out of State: 39%
* International: 2%


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