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47 Best Master's Sports & Recreation Universities in the United States

Of the 47 Master's Sports & Recreation universities in the United States, University of Mississippi ranks highest on research impact (3,107,485 citations). New Mexico State University (#266 in United States) and Albany State University (#309 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 58 matching courses between them.

47 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
12Ranked
ET East Texas A&M University logo
#649 in United States Commerce, Texas, United States

East Texas A&M University

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Sports & Recreation

USD 22,326/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
9,912Students
International
Admissions open
#649 in United States · by research impact
149,259 citations · h-index 145
20Ranked
SU State University of New York at Cortland logo
#751 in United States Cortland, New York, United States

State University of New York at Cortland

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Sports & Recreation

USD 18,784/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
5,901Students
International
Admissions open
#751 in United States · by research impact
101,971 citations · h-index 132

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Mississippi has the largest research record in this group, with 3,107,485 citations and an h-index of 526. 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 46 public to 1 private institutions. By location, Puerto Rico (2), Texas (1) and New York (1) account for the most of those we can place. East Texas A&M University is the largest, with 9,912 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Sports & Recreation (57) and Sports Science (1). The usual length is 1–2 years and 5 years. 80% are full-time and 8 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). East Texas A&M University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and East Texas A&M University the most at USD 22,326; the middle of the range is about USD 18,784. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Sports & Recreation in the United States?

University of Mississippi (#243 in United States), New Mexico State University (#266 in United States) and Albany State University (#309 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Sports & Recreation in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Sports & Recreation in the United States?

46 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Sports & Recreation course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 5 years the next most common.

When do Master's Sports & Recreation courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Sports & Recreation online with a university in the United States?

8 of these courses are listed as online.

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