24 Best Diploma Sports & Recreation Universities in the USA

Compare 28 programs at 24 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida · Public University · Est. 1851

US #23 QS World #561 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $11,297/yr
Admission rate: 24%
Earnings (10yr): $61,675
Students: 32,212

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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1884

US #32 QS World #631 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $28,198/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $63,727
Students: 20,970

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,345/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $53,723
Students: 2,773

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University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida · Public University · Est. 1853

US #47 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $6,541/yr
Admission rate: 24%
Earnings (10yr): $71,588
Students: 35,629

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Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, Texas · Public University · Est. 1876

US #48 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,315/yr
Admission rate: 57%
Earnings (10yr): $72,097
Students: 59,615

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1968

US #83 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,433/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $58,128
Students: 20,753

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Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1820

US #94 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,264/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $63,742
Students: 37,806

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The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $16,784/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $44,511
Students: 7,488

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University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1954

US #102 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,301/yr
Earnings (10yr): $51,871
Students: 7,212

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1969

US #111 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,749/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $54,501
Students: 11,635

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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1899

US #118 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,158/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,384
Students: 22,903

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Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1889

US #120 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,253/yr
Admission rate: 38%
Earnings (10yr): $71,513
Students: 23,300

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Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington · Public University · Est. 1893

US #145 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,193/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $62,569
Students: 13,544

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Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1809

US #163 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $28,384/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $55,076
Students: 16,656

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Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1860

US #282 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $26,975/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $63,756
Students: 2,121

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Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #317 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,201/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $56,075
Students: 2,197

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus

Carolina, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 2001

US #388 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,761/yr
Earnings (10yr): $24,328
Students: 4,468

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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1965

US #427 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,327/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $52,093
Students: 15,002

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Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1903

US #474 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,784/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $50,579
Students: 4,210

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State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York · Public University · Est. 1889

US #537 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,156/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $56,403
Students: 3,769

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University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1931

US #578 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $32,265/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $39,016
Students: 471

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Black Hills State University

Spearfish, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1883

US #693 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,911/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $46,674
Students: 1,928

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Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1918

US #752 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,092/yr
Admission rate: 37%
Earnings (10yr): $50,720
Students: 1,090

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Simpson University

Redding, California · Private University · Est. 1921

US #1084 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $27,817/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $54,340
Students: 809

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Graduates of Sports & Recreation programmes report a median $30,228 two years after finishing, across 64 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $22,500.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for diploma Sports & Recreation universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Florida State University, Temple University, Southern Adventist University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study diploma Sports & Recreation universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying diploma Sports & Recreation universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About diploma Sports & Recreation universities in the USA

This page lists diploma Sports & Recreation universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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