2026 Best Value Sports Management Schools in Idaho
[Sports Management](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/sports-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for sports management students.
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2026 Best Value Sports Management Schools in Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sports management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Sports Management Schools
Lewis Clark State College earned the #1 spot for value among sports management schools in Idaho. Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lewiston. In-state tuition and fees average $7,610, compared with $22,028 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,475 to complete the sports management program here. Sports Management graduates of Lewis Clark State College earn a median of $33,176 early in their careers. Set against $21,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lewis Clark State College admits about 88% of applicants.
Boise State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sports management, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Typical student debt for sports management graduates is $22,524. Sports Management graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $35,617 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Students looking for strong value in sports management will find it at The College Of Idaho, which ranked #3. The College Of Idaho is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Caldwell. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,845. Typical student debt for sports management graduates is $23,789. Early-career sports management graduates make about $30,968. Set against $23,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 49% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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