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2026 Best Value Sports Studies Schools in Massachusetts

[Sports Studies](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/sports-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sports studies students.

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• Best Value Sports Studies Schools in Massachusetts

2026 Best Value Sports Studies Schools in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sports studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Sports Studies Schools

1

University Of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA

$15,898 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,808 Avg Student Debt

$65,865 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Massachusetts Boston tops our 2026 list of the best value sports studies schools in Massachusetts. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $15,898, with out-of-state students paying around $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. Set against $26,808 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Boston admits about 84% of applicants.

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

$44,974 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$48,036 Median Earnings (10yr)

Springfield College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value sports studies schools. Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,974. Sports Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career sports studies graduates make about $39,402. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 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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