Best Online Sports Management Programs in Shelton, CT (2026)

Shelton, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering sports management programs. Shelton has a population of about 41,402. Median household income is $114,739 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning sports management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $78,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Sports Management Schools to Shelton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sports management programs near Shelton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shelton 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 Shelton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 10.1 miles from Shelton BOC Score 54.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,043
Avg net price $20,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 10.1 miles from Shelton BOC Score 42.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,323
Avg net price $27,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 11.3 miles from Shelton BOC Score 49.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,144
Avg net price $34,028/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 11.9 miles from Shelton BOC Score 74.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,794
Avg net price $48,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Post University

Waterbury, CT 16.1 miles from Shelton BOC Score 22.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,696
Avg net price $21,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT 39.2 miles from Shelton BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,908
Avg net price $27,989/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Mitchell College

New London, CT 54.1 miles from Shelton BOC Score 30.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,115
Avg net price $30,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT 55.6 miles from Shelton BOC Score 62.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,469
Avg net price $21,067/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Sports Management Wages Near Shelton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Coach and Scout$54,790
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$78,010
Meeting and Event Planner$70,010
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$61,580

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.


Shelton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population41,402Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$114,739Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sports management schools are near Shelton, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sports management programs near Shelton. The closest is Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT (10.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Post University (16.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sports management roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sports management-related roles in Connecticut are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($78,010), Meeting and Event Planner ($70,010), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($61,580). Wages for Shelton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in City of Milford (balance) instead of Shelton?

City of Milford (balance), CT is 6.8 miles from Shelton 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 Shelton an affordable place to study sports management?

Shelton’s median household income of $114,739 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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 Shelton

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.