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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	LeTourneau University	Soccer	104607	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $104,607 616.6% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
2	Hardin-Simmons University	Golf	77785	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $77,785 21.4% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
3	The University of Texas at Dallas	Soccer	70229	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $70,229 55.0% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
4	Hardin-Simmons University	Tennis	64363	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $64,363 441.4% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
5	LeTourneau University	Basketball	63213	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $63,213 495.6% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
6	Hardin-Simmons University	Basketball	45841	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $45,841 74.5% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
7	Howard Payne University	Golf	42379	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $42,379 3,192.9% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
8	The University of Texas at Dallas	Golf	34396	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $34,396 148.9% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
9	The University of Texas at Dallas	Basketball	33595	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $33,595 62.6% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
10	Howard Payne University	Softball	31371	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $31,371 1,126.2% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
11	Hardin-Simmons University	Softball	27541	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $27,541 328.4% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
12	LeTourneau University	Volleyball	27000	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $27,000 176.5% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
13	Howard Payne University	Tennis	26855	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $26,855 700.0% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
14	Howard Payne University	Volleyball	24443	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $24,443 348.7% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
15	Howard Payne University	Soccer	20900	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $20,900 55.0% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
16	Howard Payne University	Baseball	20449	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $20,449 7.8% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
17	LeTourneau University	Baseball	20253	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $20,253 171.6% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
18	Hardin-Simmons University	Baseball	16053	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $16,053 68.9% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
19	LeTourneau University	Cross Country	14585	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $14,585 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
20	LeTourneau University	Track and Field (Indoor)	14422	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $14,422 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
21	LeTourneau University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	14422	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $14,422 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
22	LeTourneau University	Softball	14051	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $14,051 104.7% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
23	Hardin-Simmons University	Soccer	12506	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $12,506 71.9% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
24	LeTourneau University	Golf	9000	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $9,000 52.7% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
25	Hardin-Simmons University	Volleyball	7344	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $7,344 87.9% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
26	Howard Payne University	Basketball	6987	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $6,987 82.5% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
27	LeTourneau University	Tennis	4000	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $4,000 70.9% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
28	The University of Texas at Dallas	Volleyball	1040	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $1,040 94.9% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
29	Austin College	Baseball	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
30	Austin College	Basketball	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
31	Austin College	Football	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
32	Austin College	Soccer	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
33	Austin College	Softball	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
34	Austin College	Swimming	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
35	Austin College	Tennis	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
36	Austin College	Volleyball	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
37	Austin College	Water Polo	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
38	Austin College	Other Sports	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
39	East Texas Baptist University	Baseball	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
40	East Texas Baptist University	Basketball	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
41	East Texas Baptist University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
42	East Texas Baptist University	Football	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
43	East Texas Baptist University	Golf	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
44	East Texas Baptist University	Gymnastics	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
45	East Texas Baptist University	Soccer	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
46	East Texas Baptist University	Softball	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
47	East Texas Baptist University	Tennis	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
48	East Texas Baptist University	Volleyball	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
49	East Texas Baptist University	Beach Volleyball	0	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
50	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Baseball	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
51	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Basketball	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
52	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Football	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
53	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Golf	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
54	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Soccer	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
55	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Softball	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
56	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Tennis	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
57	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Cross Country	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
58	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Volleyball	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
59	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Other Sports	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
60	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Beach Volleyball	0	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
61	Hardin-Simmons University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-409	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
62	Hardin-Simmons University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-409	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
63	The University of Texas at Dallas	Tennis	-2738	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
64	Hardin-Simmons University	Cross Country	-2883	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
65	The University of Texas at Dallas	Softball	-7945	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
66	The University of Texas at Dallas	Baseball	-8296	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
67	The University of Texas at Dallas	Cross Country	-13398	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
68	The University of Texas at Dallas	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-14495	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
69	Hardin-Simmons University	Football	-16206	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
70	Howard Payne University	Football	-32088	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Soccer

$104,607 616.6%

38.0%

1,030 – 1,350

$27,007

$51,058

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Golf

$77,785 21.4%

86.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$21,321

$44,392

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Soccer

$70,229 55.0%

65.1%

1,170 – 1,420

$13,464

$57,249

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Tennis

$64,363 441.4%

86.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$21,321

$44,392

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Basketball

$63,213 495.6%

38.0%

1,030 – 1,350

$27,007

$51,058

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Basketball

$45,841 74.5%

86.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$21,321

$44,392

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Golf

$42,379 3,192.9%

67.7%

920 – 1,140

$25,768

$38,212

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Golf

$34,396 148.9%

65.1%

1,170 – 1,420

$13,464

$57,249

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Basketball

$33,595 62.6%

65.1%

1,170 – 1,420

$13,464

$57,249

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Softball

$31,371 1,126.2%

67.7%

920 – 1,140

$25,768

$38,212

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – American Southwest Conference

Softball

$27,541 328.4%

86.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$21,321

$44,392

$104,607
616.6%

$77,785
21.4%

$70,229
55.0%

$64,363
441.4%

$63,213
495.6%

$45,841
74.5%

$42,379
3,192.9%

$34,396
148.9%

$33,595
62.6%

$31,371
1,126.2%

$27,541
328.4%

$27,000
176.5%

$26,855
700.0%

$24,443
348.7%

$20,900
55.0%

$20,449
7.8%

$20,253
171.6%

$16,053
68.9%