Best Online Sports Management Programs in Pueblo, CO (2026)

Pueblo, Colorado is home to about 111,514 residents. Median household income is $55,305 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning sports management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $97,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Sports Management Schools to Pueblo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sports management programs near Pueblo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pueblo city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Pueblo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO 102.9 miles from Pueblo BOC Score 36.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,416
Avg net price $29,500/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,342
Out‑of‑state$41,342
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 104.1 miles from Pueblo BOC Score 43.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,093
Avg net price $15,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 160.9 miles from Pueblo BOC Score 69.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,543
Avg net price $21,279/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO 190.7 miles from Pueblo BOC Score 40.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,349
Avg net price $17,296/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO 220.1 miles from Pueblo BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,823
Avg net price $15,103/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado sports management page.


Sports Management Wages Near Pueblo

Pueblo is part of the Pueblo, CO metro area (BLS area code 39380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Coach and Scout$48,960Pueblo, CO$53,333
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$97,000CO statewide$105,664
Meeting and Event Planner$58,850Pueblo, CO$64,107
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,680Pueblo, CO$48,671

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Pueblo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population111,514Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,305Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying sports management roles near Pueblo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sports management-related roles near Pueblo are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($97,000), Meeting and Event Planner ($58,850), Coach and Scout ($48,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Pueblo?

Fountain, CO is 28.9 miles from Pueblo and has its own set of local sports management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Pueblo an affordable place to study sports management?

Pueblo’s median household income of $55,305 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pueblo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Pueblo

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Pueblo:

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.