Henderson, Kentucky has 4 accredited schools offering sports management programs, with tuition ranging from $34,673 to $46,203 per year for indexed programs. Henderson has a population of about 27,994. Median household income is $47,176 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning sports management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $80,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Sports Management Schools to Henderson
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sports management programs near Henderson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Henderson 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 Henderson.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,747
Avg net price
$17,131/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,673
Out‑of‑state$34,673
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,889
Avg net price
$10,990/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 85
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
79%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,899
Avg net price
$17,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,136
Out‑of‑state$29,482
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,069
Avg net price
$21,499/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,583
Avg net price
$19,341/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,368
Avg net price
$21,401/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,246
Avg net price
$29,579/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,074
Avg net price
$14,095/yr
TuitionIn‑state$42,840
Out‑of‑state$42,840
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky sports management page.
Sports Management Wages Near Henderson
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide) |
|---|
| Coach and Scout | $35,570 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Manager | $80,130 |
| Meeting and Event Planner | $49,280 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $45,280 |
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.
Henderson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,994 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,176 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Henderson-Area Cities With Sports Management Programs
- Owensboro, KY – 25.8 mi away (73,011 pop)
- Madisonville, KY – 34.7 mi away (24,565 pop)
- Vincennes, IN – 57.9 mi away (20,726 pop)
- Hopkinsville, KY – 69.4 mi away (32,733 pop)
- Paducah, KY – 79.0 mi away (49,027 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited sports management schools are near Henderson, KY?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering sports management programs near Henderson. The closest is University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, IN (9.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (90.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying sports management roles in Kentucky?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sports management-related roles in Kentucky are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($80,130), Meeting and Event Planner ($49,280), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($45,280). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Owensboro instead of Henderson?
Owensboro, KY is 25.8 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study sports management?
Henderson’s median household income of $47,176 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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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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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