Compare 27 Sports Studies. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $43,733.
Sports Studies programs produce graduates earning between $36,815 and $73,106—a $36K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 27 ranked programs in Pennsylvania, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Scranton's Sports Studies program leads with graduates earning $73,106, significantly above the state average of $43,733. The data challenges expectations—this regional Catholic university outperforms larger institutions, with its 71-student cohort proving that specialized programs often excel regardless of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Scranton graduates borrow $27,000 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, making strong outcomes truly affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $73,106 | 71 | $27,000 | Excellent | $41,370 | Challenging |
| #2 | Immaculata UniversityPrivate | $54,324 | 32 | $27,000 | Good | $34,053 | High |
| #3 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $53,919 | 30 | $25,325 | Good | $40,932 | High |
| #4 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | $52,507 | 24 | $26,950 | Manageable | $38,989 | High |
| #5 | $52,434 | 168 | $23,500 | Good | $25,362 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Temple UniversityPublic | $52,232 | 346 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #7 | $50,720 | 287 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #8 | $49,783 | 36 | $25,000 | Manageable | $28,373 | High | |
| #9 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $47,943 | 36 | $26,000 | Manageable | $33,999 | High |
| #10 | $47,630 | 127 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #11 | Gannon UniversityPrivate | $46,980 | 55 | $27,000 | Manageable | $34,648 | High |
| #12 | $45,550 | 47 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,233 | High | |
| #13 | Desales UniversityPrivate | $45,113 | 27 | $25,788 | Manageable | $33,790 | High |
| #14 | $44,195 | 100 | $23,725 | Manageable | $17,794 | High | |
| #15 | Neumann UniversityPrivate | $43,495 | 11 | $27,000 | Manageable | $33,530 | High |
| #16 | $43,195 | 88 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,528 | High | |
| #17 | $43,092 | 93 | $26,798 | Manageable | $26,073 | High | |
| #18 | Lebanon Valley CollegePrivate | $39,243 | 61 | $27,000 | Challenging | $42,888 | High |
| #19 | Seton Hill UniversityPrivate | $38,919 | 35 | $27,000 | Challenging | $32,366 | High |
| #20 | Misericordia UniversityPrivate | $36,815 | 13 | $26,973 | High | $34,345 | High |
| #21 | Messiah UniversityPrivate | $36,326 | 7 | $25,621 | High | $37,908 | High |
| #22 | Keystone CollegePrivate | $34,699 | 20 | $26,000 | High | $25,158 | High |
| #23 | Lancaster Bible CollegePrivate | $32,925 | 6 | $20,500 | High | $23,000 | High |
| #24 | Cabrini UniversityPrivate | $32,569 | 14 | $26,000 | High | $33,000 | High |
| #25 | Holy Family UniversityPrivate | $31,518 | 11 | $25,125 | High | $20,500 | 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.
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