La Grange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering sports management programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $21,981 per year for indexed programs. La Grange has a population of about 36,270. In Georgia, the top-earning sports management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $83,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Sports Management Schools to La Grange
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sports management programs near La Grange, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from La Grange 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 La Grange.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
52%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,587
Avg net price
$12,786/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,088
Out‑of‑state$17,800
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,179
Avg net price
$8,365/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,384
Avg net price
$15,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 60
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,552
Avg net price
$15,048/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,863
Avg net price
$12,361/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,604
Avg net price
$16,646/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,800
Avg net price
$22,320/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,541
Avg net price
$24,425/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia sports management page.
Sports Management Wages Near La Grange
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|
| Coach and Scout | $48,210 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Manager | $83,470 |
| Meeting and Event Planner | $49,250 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,150 |
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.
Other La Grange-Area Cities With Sports Management Programs
- Valley, AL – 17.1 mi away (20,441 pop)
- Newnan, GA – 28.5 mi away (37,912 pop)
- Columbus, GA – 37.0 mi away (263,737 pop)
- Peachtree City, GA – 37.0 mi away (35,186 pop)
- Carrollton, GA – 38.4 mi away (46,695 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited sports management schools are near La Grange, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sports management programs near La Grange. The closest is Columbus Technical College in Columbus, GA (36.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jacksonville State University (69.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying sports management roles in Georgia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sports management-related roles in Georgia are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($83,470), Meeting and Event Planner ($49,250), Coach and Scout ($48,210). Wages for La Grange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Valley instead of La Grange?
Valley, AL is 17.1 miles from La Grange 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.
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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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.
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