Lufkin, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering sports management programs, with tuition ranging from $9,228 to $25,505 per year for indexed programs. Lufkin has a population of about 34,158. Median household income is $56,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% 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 Lufkin
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sports management programs near Lufkin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lufkin 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 Lufkin.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,211
Avg net price
$16,404/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,103
Avg net price
$28,185/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,788
Avg net price
$23,911/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,652
Avg net price
$9,366/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,097
Avg net price
$21,315/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,377
Avg net price
$14,276/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 54
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,924
Avg net price
$16,590/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,933
Avg net price
$20,629/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas sports management page.
Sports Management Wages Near Lufkin
| Occupation | Median 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.
Lufkin at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 34,158 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,722 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Lufkin-Area Cities With Sports Management Programs
- Nacogdoches, TX – 20.7 mi away (35,525 pop)
- Huntsville, TX – 64.8 mi away (39,476 pop)
- Tyler, TX – 76.8 mi away (140,857 pop)
- Conroe, TX – 82.1 mi away (82,286 pop)
- Longview, TX – 82.8 mi away (100,852 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited sports management schools are near Lufkin, TX?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering sports management programs near Lufkin. The closest is Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX (64.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lamar University (96.7 miles). 4 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 Lufkin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Nacogdoches instead of Lufkin?
Nacogdoches, TX is 20.7 miles from Lufkin 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 Lufkin an affordable place to study sports management?
Lufkin’s median household income of $56,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lufkin 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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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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