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Best Online Sports Management Programs in Salem, OR (2026)
Salem, Oregon has 3 accredited schools offering sports management programs. Salem has a population of about 176,666. Median household income is $71,900 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salem, OR metro area, the top-earning sports management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $70,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Sports Management Schools to Salem
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sports management programs near Salem, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Salem city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon sports management page.
Sports Management Wages Near Salem
Salem is part of the Salem, OR metro area (BLS area code 41420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach and Scout | $44,400 | Salem, OR | $42,857 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Manager | $70,140 | Salem, OR | $67,703 |
| Meeting and Event Planner | $53,580 | Salem, OR | $51,718 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $53,540 | Salem, OR | $51,680 |
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.
Salem at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 176,666 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,900 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Salem-Area Cities With Sports Management Programs
- Keizer, OR – 5.5 mi away (38,980 pop)
- Woodburn, OR – 17.5 mi away (35,007 pop)
- Albany, OR – 20.7 mi away (60,463 pop)
- McMinnville, OR – 21.5 mi away (41,998 pop)
- Newberg, OR – 26.7 mi away (28,516 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited sports management schools are near Salem, OR?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering sports management programs near Salem. The closest is Linfield University in McMinnville, OR (23.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Warner Pacific University (45.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying sports management roles near Salem?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sports management-related roles near Salem are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($70,140), Meeting and Event Planner ($53,580), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($53,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Keizer instead of Salem?
Keizer, OR is 5.5 miles from Salem 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 Salem an affordable place to study sports management?
Salem’s median household income of $71,900 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salem while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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: August 10, 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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