Compare 9 Sports Studies. programs in Maryland. Average earnings: $42,303.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Sports Studies tells a different story. Across 9 programs, earnings range from $25,194 to $58,292—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Maryland-College Park's Sports Studies program leads with graduates earning $58,292, well above the $42,303 average. Salisbury University follows at $52,136, proving regional publics compete effectively in this field. The gap between top and bottom programs exceeds $33K—evidence that program selection trumps institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Maryland-College Park graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 7.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.33.
Highest program earnings: $58,292
Strong outcomes ($52,136) with 89% acceptance
7.3% payment burden | Excellent
22.8% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $58,292 | 238 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $52,136 | 134 | $21,000 | Good | $33,815 | High |
| #3 | Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $50,439 | 14 | $25,391 | Manageable | $42,721 | High |
| #4 | Towson UniversityPublic | $48,524 | 280 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | High |
| #5 | $40,738 | 35 | $27,000 | Challenging | $24,886 | High | |
| #6 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | $39,339 | 34 | $25,000 | Challenging | $31,791 | High |
| #7 | Bowie State UniversityPublic | $36,381 | 30 | $22,985 | Challenging | $23,158 | High |
| #8 | $29,685 | 32 | $21,105 | High | $21,004 | High | |
| #9 | Coppin State UniversityPublic | $25,194 | 12 | $25,000 | High | $14,554 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
