A PERFECT BLEND OF PRACTICE AND THEORY
The Sports Media Program at Susquehanna University
A communications skill set combined with real-world experience means our Sports Media majors are career ready upon graduation. Pick up a camera, get behind a microphone or track statistics during collegiate games. Susquehanna University students work closely with our Athletic Communications Office.
- College Factual has ranked Susquehanna No. 15 among the “Most Focused Communication & Media Studies Schools” in the nation.
- Our sports media program lays the foundation for a wide range of employment opportunities — from sports reporter to the front office of professional teams to college athletic communications.
- Gain valuable career experience with an internship. Our students have interned with Minor League Baseball teams, the Little League Hall of Fame and World Series, and the Olympics.
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The beauty of Susquehanna’s sports media program is the doors that it opens because of its scope. It is giving me the opportunity to learn and master a variety of skills that are needed in the workplace, including writing, sports statistics, video production and advertising, just to name a few.
Brendan Alvino ’24 Sports Media major
Through all my classes and activities, including cross country and track and field, WQSU, the Association of Women in Sports Media and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, I learned valuable lessons on how to be a good teammate and a good leader. My professors pushed me out of my comfort zone, and that set me up for the position I am in today.
Kirsten Hatton ’19 Sports Media major
Susquehanna has given me an opportunity to follow my dreams without limitations. The professors and mentors I have gained are unimaginable, and they constantly pushed me to reach new heights.
Samantha Balsamo ’22 Sports Media and Marketing double major
An Investment in Your Education with Susquehanna University is an Investment in Your Future
The power of a Susquehanna degree goes beyond its high return on investment. Students and alumni are often recognized for greatness in their pursuits and careers.
- 99% of first-year students receive financial aid
- Academic merit scholarships up to $44,000 a year
- Susquehanna ranks in the top 11% of universities nationwide for lifetime earnings—Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2022
- Best Bang for the Buck: Top Colleges in the Northeast—Washington Monthly, 2024
Susquehanna Students & Recent Graduates Are Doing Amazing Things
including winning Fulbright awards, teacher and principal of the year awards, Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasting awards, national journalism awards and more. Come be a part of what it means to be Impossible to Ignore.
90%
complete internships, practicums or research
120+
clubs and organizations
95%
of students study abroad
Our Sports Media Program
Our classes are small and focused. You will graduate with real-world experience and in-demand skills. Sports media majors take courses in sports reporting, sports media relations and promotions, and digital multimedia production — just to name a few.
We also provide a solid foundation in communications with courses in communication media theory, public speaking, and media law.
Scholarships
We are here to help you coordinate all of the available options — from scholarships to loans to work-study opportunities — to make a Susquehanna education affordable for you.
You’ll be automatically considered for scholarships. Many of our scholarships are awarded independent of financial need and may be renewed each year.
Student Life
There's more to college life than classes. When the lecture is over and the lab is complete, there are countless ways to get involved at Susquehanna.
Take your pick from more than 120 clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III sports, honor societies, academic clubs, student-run media, professional organizations, Greek chapters and so much more.
Our Campus
Located in the town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna campus and valley community create a welcoming, walkable environment adorned with shops, eateries and engaging activities.
We are home to 2,200 undergraduate students where nobody goes unnoticed, and everyone stands out.