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The University of Alabama"At 38,320 students, UA enrolled the largest freshmen class in history in fall 2021. It is the third year out of the last four years with a fall enrollment of more than 38,000 students. Graduate School enrollment of 6,152 is a 7% increase from fall 2020 and breaks last year's record enrollment number.
The freshman class includes 281 National Merit Scholars, bringing the total number of currently enrolled National Merit Scholars to 940. Both fall 2021 numbers are the highest in UA history. UA has achieved R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. University of Alabama students continue to win prestigious national awards. Fifty-nine UA students have been named Goldwater Scholars. The University of Alabama has produced a total of 15 Rhodes Scholars, 16 Truman Scholars, 36 Hollings Scholars and 16 Boren Scholars." Roll Tide: Number 1 football Team in the Nation led by coach Nick Saban. Learn More Here: www.ua.edu/ |
Sports Agent and ManagementWhat is A Sports Agent?
Sports agents act as business managers for athletes and represent them in contract negotiations and managing their finances. As a sports agent, you will handle contract negotiations, public relations issues, and finances. You will also procure additional sources of income for the athlete, such as endorsements. Many agents, especially those working with young athletes, provide career guidance as well. You may work independently or as part of a large sports agency. Salary Outlook: A sports agent's compensation is often tied to the athletes they represent, since the pay is usually a percentage of the player's salary. PayScale.com reported in November 2019 that sports agents made a median salary of $52,635 per year. Higher salaries may be available for the agents of top athletes. Education Requirements: There are no standard education requirements for becoming a sports agent, but many universities and private institutes offer programs in sports management. Programs are accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (www.cosmaweb.org). Bachelor's degree programs in sports management generally cover business topics, such as finance, management, and public relations, as well as media-related topics. |
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