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Sport Administration

Equip yourself with advanced skills in sport management, leadership, marketing, finance, and organizational operations. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in athletic organizations, professional sports, and collegiate athletics.

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Degree Level
Master of Science
Delivery
In Person
Careers
Entertainment, Managers, Recreation, Postsecondary, Coaches, Scouts
Sport Administration students at EIU

Why Study Sport Administration at EIU?

  • Work with instructors who have experience in their field
  • Work with instructors who have experience in their field
  • Work with instructors who have experience in their field
  • Work with instructors who have experience in their field
"I will never forget the skills i mastered and everything I learned at EIU. The Sports Administration Program and working as a Graduate Assistant at EIU in the Athletic Department gave me a better understanding of the industry while gaining real-life experience. I contribute a lot to this program to help get me where I am in my career today."
Ryan Curtin
Class of 2015, Sport Administration Graduate Program

Hands-On Experience

  • Work directly with a Division I athletics program
  • Local internship opportunities
  • Hands-on learning outside of the classroom
  • Participate in local community efforts
Hands-On Experience, Sport Administration students at EIU

What You'll Learn

This MS in Sport Administration program provides advanced coursework and training in the area of sport administration. The degree is designed to prepare students for leadership and supervisory positions within school, recreation, and commercial sport programs.

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$58,533
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Entertainment & Recreation Managers
  • Recreation & Fitness Studies…
  • Coaches & Scouts
  • Exercise Trainers & Group Fitness…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$16,665 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 17% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $9,090 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at EIU's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.

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17% of lifetime limit

$16,665 total, just 17% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

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Dr. Kristin Brown
Graduate Coordinator | Professor
kebrown2@eiu.edu
2202 Lantz Complex
217-581-2215
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Mark Kattenbraker
Department Chairperson
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2506
217-581-2215
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
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