Compare 16 Sports Studies. programs in South Carolina. Average earnings: $39,907.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Sports Studies tells a different story. Across 16 programs in South Carolina, earnings range from $28,598 to $62,053—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina's Sports Studies program leads with graduates earning $62,053, well above the state average of $39,907. The military college's specialized approach produces outcomes that outperform larger institutions, reinforcing how program focus drives results over institutional prestige.
For students, Citadel delivers the complete package—top earnings with just a 7.3% payment burden, earning an 'Excellent' affordability rating. Graduates borrow $21,096 but clear their debt easily thanks to strong post-graduation income, proving that the best outcomes can also be the most affordable.
Highest program earnings: $62,053
Strong outcomes with 98% acceptance
7.3% payment burden | Excellent
20.9% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $62,053 | 37 | $21,096 | Excellent | $33,899 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $55,909 | 241 | $21,500 | Good | $31,393 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $42,282 | 61 | $24,275 | Manageable | $15,976 | High | |
| #4 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | $41,812 | 25 | $23,082 | Manageable | $22,924 | High |
| #5 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $41,576 | 80 | $26,975 | Challenging | $23,888 | High |
| #6 | $41,034 | 189 | $23,750 | Manageable | $35,414 | High | |
| #7 | Limestone UniversityPrivate | $40,045 | 22 | $27,639 | Challenging | $22,193 | High |
| #8 | Coker UniversityPrivate | $39,114 | 21 | $26,000 | Challenging | $17,500 | High |
| #9 | Erskine CollegePrivate | $38,446 | 5 | $27,000 | Challenging | $19,774 | High |
| #10 | $37,342 | 38 | $26,471 | Challenging | $18,387 | High | |
| #11 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | $37,230 | 21 | $26,700 | Challenging | $22,081 | High |
| #12 | Lander UniversityPublic | $36,557 | 26 | $25,000 | Challenging | $16,919 | High |
| #13 | Newberry CollegePrivate | $33,159 | 27 | $26,805 | High | $22,632 | High |
| #14 | Bob Jones UniversityPrivate | $32,481 | 20 | $16,585 | Challenging | $19,090 | High |
| #15 | Claflin UniversityPrivate | $30,873 | 40 | $29,000 | High | $24,579 | High |
| #16 | $28,598 | 6 | $31,000 | High | $29,808 | 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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