Sports Communication Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Sports Communication is offered at 80 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Sports Communication.
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Education Levels of Sports Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,202 people earned theirSports Communication majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sports Communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 814 |
| Master’s Degree | 382 |
Earnings of Sports Communication Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Sports Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,317 |
| 4 years | $55,248 |
| 5 years | $64,495 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Sports Communication majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Sports Communication Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Sports Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
Arizona State University Campus Immersion tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Sports Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 132 doctor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 102 doctor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 85 doctor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Bonaventure University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sacred Heart University is a popular choice for Sports Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bradley University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Butler University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 23 doctor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Siena College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Sports Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sports Communication. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Sports Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sports Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sports Communication that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,308 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4,077 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4,061 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,956 |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1,789 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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