Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

CIP 31.0504 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

81 total including inactive

States

Across 18 states

Graduates (2024)

321

Total completions

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 18 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are New York, California and New Jersey.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$45,920

Coaches and Scouts

Job Growth

+6.4%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$5,136

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Coaches and Scouts. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $24,000, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 227 (70.7%)

Female: 94 (29.3%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 268 (83.5%)

Certificate: 53 (16.5%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Enterprising

Realistic

helping and working with people; leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Leadership roles
Sales
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Instructing

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Helping others

♦ Achievement

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Do you value instructing?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.