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This ranking is based on which sports at each institution are the most profitable. Profitable sports programs generally indicate that sports teams on that campus are competitive and draw many fans to games or outings.

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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	Covenant College	Basketball	74905	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $74,905 23.7% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
2	Maryville College	Football	65228	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $65,228 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
3	Covenant College	Volleyball	60817	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $60,817 1,651.6% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
4	Covenant College	Soccer	49384	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $49,384 38.6% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
5	Maryville College	Baseball	32460	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $32,460 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
6	Maryville College	Softball	30423	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $30,423 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
7	Maryville College	Volleyball	25537	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $25,537 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
8	Maryville College	Basketball	23714	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $23,714 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
9	Covenant College	Baseball	23390	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $23,390 8.0% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
10	Maryville College	Soccer	19125	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $19,125 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
11	Covenant College	Cross Country	19044	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $19,044 980.8% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
12	Maryville College	Cross Country	15466	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $15,466 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
13	Covenant College	Golf	12796	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $12,796 19.0% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
14	Maryville College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	8535	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $8,535 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
15	Covenant College	Tennis	8520	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $8,520 21.8% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
16	Covenant College	Softball	6810	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $6,810 18.5% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
17	Covenant College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	250	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $250 0.0% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
18	Berea College	Baseball	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
19	Berea College	Basketball	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
20	Berea College	Golf	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
21	Berea College	Soccer	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
22	Berea College	Softball	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
23	Berea College	Tennis	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
24	Berea College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
25	Berea College	Cross Country	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
26	Berea College	Volleyball	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
27	Maryville College	Tennis	-4654	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
28	Maryville College	Golf	-18906	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Basketball

$74,905 23.7%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Football

$65,228 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Volleyball

$60,817 1,651.6%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Soccer

$49,384 38.6%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Baseball

$32,460 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Softball

$30,423 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Volleyball

$25,537 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Basketball

$23,714 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Baseball

$23,390 8.0%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Soccer

$19,125 0.0%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Collegiate Conference of the South

Cross Country

$19,044 980.8%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

$74,905
23.7%

$65,228
0.0%

$60,817
1,651.6%

$49,384
38.6%

$32,460
0.0%

$30,423
0.0%

$25,537
0.0%

$23,714
0.0%

$23,390
8.0%

$19,125
0.0%

$19,044
980.8%

$15,466
0.0%

$12,796
19.0%

$8,535
0.0%

$8,520
21.8%

$6,810
18.5%

$250
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