Owensboro, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering sports management programs, with tuition ranging from $13,136 to $46,203 per year for indexed programs. Owensboro has a population of about 60,112. Median household income is $53,295 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% 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 Owensboro
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sports management programs near Owensboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Owensboro 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 Owensboro.
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
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky sports management page.
Sports Management Wages Near Owensboro
Owensboro is part of the Owensboro, KY metro area (BLS area code 36980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Coach and Scout | $35,570 | KY statewide | $40,147 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Manager | $80,130 | KY statewide | $90,440 |
| Meeting and Event Planner | $49,280 | KY statewide | $55,621 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $45,280 | KY statewide | $51,106 |
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.
Owensboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 60,112 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,295 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Owensboro-Area Cities With Sports Management Programs
- Henderson, KY – 25.8 mi away (28,841 pop)
- Madisonville, KY – 35.7 mi away (24,565 pop)
- Radcliff, KY – 64.7 mi away (22,490 pop)
- Bowling Green, KY – 65.9 mi away (87,976 pop)
- Hopkinsville, KY – 66.5 mi away (32,733 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited sports management schools are near Owensboro, KY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sports management programs near Owensboro. The closest is Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, KY (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bellarmine University (83.2 miles). 5 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 Owensboro workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Henderson instead of Owensboro?
Henderson, KY is 25.8 miles from Owensboro 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 Owensboro an affordable place to study sports management?
Owensboro’s median household income of $53,295 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owensboro 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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