2026 Best Value Sports Studies Schools in the New England Region
[Sports Studies](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/sports-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for sports studies students.
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2026 Best Value Sports Studies Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sports studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Sports Studies Schools
For return on investment in sports studies, no school beat University Of Massachusetts Boston this year. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Students borrow a median of $26,808 to complete the sports studies program here. Soon after graduation, sports studies degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Boston generally make around $37,703. That is a strong return on a $26,808 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Vermont Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sports studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $11,952 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,296 for out-of-state students. Sports Studies graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sports studies degree recipients from Vermont Technical College generally make around $37,493. That is a strong return on a $24,208 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Post University one of the best values for sports studies. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,922. Typical student debt for sports studies graduates is $31,250. Sports Studies graduates of Post University earn a median of $29,592 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,250 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Springfield College one of the best values for sports studies. Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Students from in state pay about $44,974 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the sports studies program here. Sports Studies graduates of Springfield College earn a median of $39,402 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Springfield College admits about 72% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 7 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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