Best Online Sports Management Programs in Greenwood, SC (2026)

Greenwood, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering sports management programs. Greenwood has a population of about 22,527. Median household income is $40,253 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning sports management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $79,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Sports Management Schools to Greenwood

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sports management programs near Greenwood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greenwood 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:

  • 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 Greenwood. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Erskine College

Due West, SC 16.4 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 46.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,459
Avg net price $16,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Newberry College

Newberry, SC 31.0 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 42.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,040
Avg net price $21,656/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Clemson University

Clemson, SC 46.1 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 80.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,513
Avg net price $22,253/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC 48.3 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,354
Avg net price $16,641/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC 61.7 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 40.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,035
Avg net price $21,063/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC 62.5 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 44.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,951
Avg net price $26,036/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 66.0 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,177
Avg net price $22,811/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Benedict College

Columbia, SC 66.0 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 16.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,902
Avg net price $18,250/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina sports management page.


Sports Management Wages Near Greenwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Coach and Scout$42,950
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$79,110
Meeting and Event Planner$51,830
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$43,630

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.


Greenwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,527Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,253Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sports management schools are near Greenwood, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sports management programs near Greenwood. The closest is Erskine College in Due West, SC (16.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emmanuel University (57.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sports management roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sports management-related roles in South Carolina are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($79,110), Meeting and Event Planner ($51,830), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($43,630). Wages for Greenwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Anderson instead of Greenwood?

Anderson, SC is 36.1 miles from Greenwood 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 Greenwood an affordable place to study sports management?

Greenwood’s median household income of $40,253 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South 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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Other Programs Available in Greenwood

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Greenwood:

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.