Tusculum College Sport Management program ranked among most affordable

Tusculum College has earned a No. 22 ranking by Sports Management Degree Guide in its listing of the “50 Most Affordable Small Southern Colleges for Sports Management in 2015.”

For the rankings, Sports Management Degree Guide used the National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator database to examine 61 institutions in the U.S. and Puerto Rico offering four-year bachelor’s degrees in sport and/or fitness administration/management and located in the South with an undergraduate enrollment of less than 3,000 students. From these, Sports Management Degree Guide selected the least expensive based on net price.

According to the recent article, recommended Sports Management programs on the list are accredited by reputable governing bodies, offer quality courses and academic rigor and allow students to hone their skills in particular areas of interest.

“This specialty degree program does not have to come at a hefty price tag. In fact, we have located some of the most affordable small Southern colleges to earn an accredited sports management degree,” the report states.

Tusculum College offers an undergraduate sports management degree program within the School of Education. Students who complete the requirements for the program earn a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management.

This program combines knowledge and skills required for leaders in athletics, sports, recreation and fitness. By integrating management and marketing principles with sport and fitness components, students are prepared for job opportunities in sport management, recreation, athletics and fitness settings or are prepared for graduate studies in sport management.

To see the complete list of school ranked by Sports Management Degree Guide, visit http://www.sports-management-degrees.com/affordable-small-southern-colleges-for-a-sports-management-degree-2016-bachelors/.

For more information on Tusculum College, the sports management degree program or enrollment and financial aid, contact the Admissions Office at 423-636-7374.