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Best Schools for Sports Studies in Kentucky
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall sports studies education in Kentucky.
Top Schools in Sports Studies
Western Kentucky University tops our 2026 ranking of the best sports studies schools. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 50 sports studies degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University in the most recent year. Graduates of the sports studies program make about $25,858 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,593 to complete this degree.
See the full sports studies program report for Western Kentucky University
