2020 Most Affordable Online Master's in Sports Psychology
These schools represent the least expensive options for obtaining an online master's degree in sports psychology. Adams State University, ranked #1, offers an online Master of Science in Applied Sport Psychology for only $7,830 per year. Second-ranked California University of Pennsylvania is a similarly affordable option, with an annual tuition of only $12,624. Courses include Psychological Aspects of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation, Psychological Perspectives in Sport Performance Enhancement and Intervention, and Research in Sport.
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| Rank | School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Adams State University | $7,830 | |
| California University of Pennsylvania | $12,624 | |
| Capella University | $14,850 | |
| National University | $15,028 | |
| Rider University | $15,300 | |
| University of West Alabama | $15,444 | |
| University of Western States | $18,550 | |
| John F. Kennedy University | $27,300 |
- Annual Tuition: $7,830
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: HLC
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 1,113
- Example Classes: Applied Sport Psychology; Concepts in Exercise Science; Mental Strength and Conditioning; Methods of Coaching; Social Aspects of Sport & PE; Statistical Methods in Human Performance & PE
Online Master's Degrees
- Master of Science in Applied Sport Psychology
- Master of Science in Coaching
- Annual Tuition: $12,624
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: MSCHE
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 2,138
- Example Classes: Exercise Physiology: Assessment and Exercise Prescription; Nutrition for Peak Performance; Psychological Aspects of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation; Psychological Perspectives in Sport Performance Enhancement and Intervention; Research in Sport Psychology; Special Topics in Sport Psychology
Online Master's Degrees
- Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Sport Psychology
- Master of Science in Sport Management Studies: Sport Management
- Annual Tuition: $14,850
- School Type: For-Profit
- School Accreditation: HLC
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 27,356
- Example Classes: Applied Sport Psychology; Biological Basis of Behavior; Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology; Foundations of Theory and Practice for Master's Psychology Learners; Learning Theories in Psychology; Performance Enhancement in Sports
Online Master's Degrees
- MS - Sport Psychology
- Annual Tuition: $15,028
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: WSCUC
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 9,195
- Example Classes: Ethics in Performance Psychology; Motor Behavior; Performance Consulting Skills; Performance Psychology Alternative Population; Performance Psychology Corporate Population; Theories of Behavior Change
Online Master's Degrees
- Master of Arts in Performance Psychology
- Annual Tuition: $15,300
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: MSCHE
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 904
- Example Classes: Applied Sport Psychology; Assessment in Sport Psychology; Athletic Finances; Athletic Leadership; Clinical Sport Psychology; Evidence-Based Research and Athletics
Online Master's Degrees
- Master of Arts in Athletic Leadership
- Master of Arts in Athletic Leadership - Career Exploration
- Master of Arts in Athletic Leadership - Coaching
- Master of Arts in Athletic Leadership - Sports Psychology
- Annual Tuition: $15,444
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: SACS COC
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 3,046
- Example Classes: Advanced Cognitive Psychology; Exercise Physiology; Professional Orientation and Ethics; Psychology and Sociology of Human Performance; Techniques of Counseling; The Diagnosis Process for Mental Disorders
Online Master's Degrees
- Master of Science in Experimental Psychology - Health and Sports Psychology
- Annual Tuition: $18,550
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NWCCU
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 1,034
- Example Classes: Applied Sport Psychology; Positive Coaching; Positive Leadership in Sport; Psychological Preparation and Mental Skills Training; Skill Acquisition and Human Performance; Sports in American Society; Sports Nutrition
Online Master's Degrees
- Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology
- Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology - Positive Coaching
- Annual Tuition: $27,300
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: WSCUC
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 765
- Example Classes: Assessment Strategies; Counseling Skills; Ethics and Professional Issues in Sport Psychology; Performance Enhancement; Psychopathology Assessment; Sport Psychology
Online Master's Degrees
- MA in Sport Psychology