Universities in the United States
254 Sports Science Programs in the United States
- programs
- 254 programs
- universities
- 122 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 31,354 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Sports Science in the United States and Masters in Sports Science in the United States.
United States has 254 sports science programs open to international students, at 122 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 31,354 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 22,406 USD and 38,119 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Sports Science programs
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Sports Science tuition fees in the United States, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within sports science
Top universities for Sports Science in the United States
Ranked by how many sports science programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- San Diego State University (8)
- Fresno Pacific University (7)
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (6)
- Illinois State University (6)
- University of Georgia, Athens (6)
- Penn State University (6)
- California Baptist University (5)
- Harding University (5)
- Temple University (4)
- West Virginia University (4)
January intake in the United States
20 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Kinesiology, Ed.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Kinesiology, M.S. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Athletic Training MSAT — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Athletic Training, M.S.A.T. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Athletic Training MSAT — University of Cincinnati · starts Jan 2027
- Athlete Well-Being, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
Study Sports Science in the United States: common questions
- How many sports science programs are there in the United States?
- 254 sports science programs at 122 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a sports science degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in sports science in the United States is 31,354 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 22,406 USD and 38,119 USD a year.
- Can I study sports science in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the sports science programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (254 of 254).
- Are any of these sports science programs available online?
- 17 of the 254 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for sports science in the United States?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 24,771 USD, against 31,354 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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