by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sports Management](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/sports-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong sports management education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value sports management schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sports management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Husson University tops our 2026 list of the best value sports management schools in Maine. Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bangor. In-state tuition and fees average $23,304. Sports Management graduates carry a median of $28,769 in student loans. Sports Management graduates of Husson University earn a median of $37,993 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,769 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sports management, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Standish, Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,420. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the sports management program here. Early-career sports management graduates make about $35,341. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
University Of New England is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sports management, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $44,210. Typical student debt for sports management graduates is $27,000. Early-career sports management graduates make about $31,749. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New England admits about 92% of applicants.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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