Best Sports Management Schools Near El Paso, TX (2026)

El Paso, Texas is home to about 681,723 residents. In the El Paso, TX metro area, the top-earning sports management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $76,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Sports Management Schools to El Paso

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

Ranked by BOC Score β€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, TX 193.7 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
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: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 290.7 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.1 BOC Score
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: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX 316.6 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.0 BOC Score
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: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 351.9 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
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: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

McMurry University

Abilene, TX 392.9 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.4 BOC Score
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: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX 393.9 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,771
Avg net price $19,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX 437.3 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,376
Avg net price $23,627/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Schreiner University

Kerrville, TX 450.3 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
46.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,228
Avg net price $21,507/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,266
Out‑of‑state$39,266
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Sports Management Wages Near El Paso

El Paso is part of the El Paso, TX metro area (BLS area code 21340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Coach and Scout$36,840El Paso, TX$40,979
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$76,430El Paso, TX$85,017
Meeting and Event Planner$44,140El Paso, TX$49,099
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,550El Paso, TX$41,769

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.


El Paso at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying sports management roles near El Paso?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sports management-related roles near El Paso are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($76,430), Meeting and Event Planner ($44,140), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($37,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Socorro instead of El Paso?

Socorro, TX is 17.6 miles from El Paso 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.

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 El Paso

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

Data verified: August 31, 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.