Best Online Sports Management Programs in Big Spring, TX (2026)

Big Spring, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering sports management programs. Big Spring has a population of about 24,769. Median household income is $70,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning sports management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $78,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Sports Management Schools to Big Spring

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sports management programs near Big Spring, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Big Spring 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 Big Spring. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 81.7 miles from Big Spring BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX 95.9 miles from Big Spring BOC Score 46.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,787
Avg net price $24,456/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 96.7 miles from Big Spring BOC Score 71.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

McMurry University

Abilene, TX 101.9 miles from Big Spring BOC Score 36.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,779
Avg net price $19,581/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX 103.3 miles from Big Spring BOC Score 48.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,771
Avg net price $19,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX 135.4 miles from Big Spring BOC Score 39.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,838
Avg net price $20,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX 150.5 miles from Big Spring BOC Score 30.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,376
Avg net price $23,627/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, TX 181.4 miles from Big Spring BOC Score 36.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,871
Avg net price $13,286/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Sports Management Wages Near Big Spring

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Coach and Scout$36,510
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$78,500
Meeting and Event Planner$57,470
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$40,880

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.


Big Spring at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,769Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sports management schools are near Big Spring, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering sports management programs near Big Spring. The closest is Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX (81.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Tech University (96.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sports management roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sports management-related roles in Texas are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($78,500), Meeting and Event Planner ($57,470), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($40,880). Wages for Big Spring workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Midland instead of Big Spring?

Midland, TX is 39.7 miles from Big Spring 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 Big Spring an affordable place to study sports management?

Big Spring’s median household income of $70,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Big Spring while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Big Spring

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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 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.