Boone, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering sports management programs, with tuition ranging from $31,900 to $49,498 per year for indexed programs. Boone has a population of about 19,534. Median household income is $28,633 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning sports management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $77,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Sports Management Schools to Boone
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sports management programs near Boone, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Boone 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 Boone.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,415
Avg net price
$28,340/yr
TuitionIn‑state$33,250
Out‑of‑state$33,250
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
85%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,543
Avg net price
$20,689/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,900
Out‑of‑state$31,900
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,039
Avg net price
$17,674/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,760
Out‑of‑state$34,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,937
Avg net price
$24,639/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,793
Avg net price
$17,879/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
59%
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,600
Avg net price
$13,479/yr
TuitionIn‑state$18,296
Out‑of‑state$18,296
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,344
Avg net price
$13,479/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
45%
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,680
Avg net price
$20,894/yr
TuitionIn‑state$21,300
Out‑of‑state$21,300
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina sports management page.
Sports Management Wages Near Boone
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide) |
|---|
| Coach and Scout | $43,840 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Manager | $77,990 |
| Meeting and Event Planner | $54,990 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $46,450 |
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.
Boone at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 19,534 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $28,633 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 53.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Boone-Area Cities With Sports Management Programs
- Hickory, NC – 37.7 mi away (215,120 pop)
- Bristol, TN – 38.7 mi away (70,560 pop)
- Johnson City, TN – 40.7 mi away (127,134 pop)
- Kingsport, TN – 53.4 mi away (116,745 pop)
- Statesville, NC – 53.4 mi away (26,506 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited sports management schools are near Boone, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sports management programs near Boone. The closest is Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC (11.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emory & Henry University (39.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying sports management roles in North Carolina?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sports management-related roles in North Carolina are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($77,990), Meeting and Event Planner ($54,990), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($46,450). Wages for Boone workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Hickory instead of Boone?
Hickory, NC is 37.7 miles from Boone 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 Boone an affordable place to study sports management?
Boone’s median household income of $28,633 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Boone while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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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