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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	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Volleyball	80844	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $80,844 8,993.8% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
2	University of Southern Maine	Baseball	47104	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $47,104 58.8% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
3	University of Southern Maine	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	45145	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $45,145 117.5% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
4	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Track and Field (Outdoor)	45120	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $45,120 552.1% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
5	University of Southern Maine	Basketball	35155	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $35,155 4,182.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
6	University of Southern Maine	Soccer	30926	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $30,926 145.2% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
7	University of Southern Maine	Wrestling	30583	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $30,583 22.3% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
8	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Cross Country	30380	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $30,380 392.2% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
9	University of Southern Maine	Field Hockey	26044	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports $26,044 22.7% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
10	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Tennis	23211	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $23,211 26.2% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
11	University of Southern Maine	Ice Hockey	22114	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports $22,114 155.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
12	University of Southern Maine	Lacrosse	18822	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $18,822 171,209.1% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
13	Rhode Island College	Basketball	8262	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $8,262 7.6% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
14	University of Southern Maine	Volleyball	7426	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $7,426 37.3% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
15	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Track and Field (Indoor)	6855	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $6,855 295.8% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
16	Keene State College	Field Hockey	5052	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports $5,052 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
17	Keene State College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	4742	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $4,742 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
18	Rhode Island College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	3358	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $3,358 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
19	Rhode Island College	Wrestling	2375	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $2,375 60.4% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
20	Keene State College	Softball	2121	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $2,121 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
21	Rhode Island College	Volleyball	1448	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $1,448 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
22	Keene State College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1430	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports $1,430 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
23	University of Southern Maine	Softball	1402	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $1,402 92.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
24	Keene State College	Golf	968	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $968 96,900.0% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
25	Keene State College	Volleyball	663	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $663 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
26	University of Southern Maine	Tennis	283	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $283 71.4% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
27	Eastern Connecticut State University	Baseball	0	82.98	1,060 – 1,270	21205	47289	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
28	Eastern Connecticut State University	Basketball	0	82.98	1,060 – 1,270	21205	47289	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
29	Eastern Connecticut State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	82.98	1,060 – 1,270	21205	47289	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
30	Eastern Connecticut State University	Field Hockey	0	82.98	1,060 – 1,270	21205	47289	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
31	Eastern Connecticut State University	Golf	0	82.98	1,060 – 1,270	21205	47289	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
32	Eastern Connecticut State University	Lacrosse	0	82.98	1,060 – 1,270	21205	47289	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
33	Eastern Connecticut State University	Soccer	0	82.98	1,060 – 1,270	21205	47289	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
34	Eastern Connecticut State University	Softball	0	82.98	1,060 – 1,270	21205	47289	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
35	Eastern Connecticut State University	Swimming	0	82.98	1,060 – 1,270	21205	47289	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
36	Eastern Connecticut State University	Volleyball	0	82.98	1,060 – 1,270	21205	47289	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
37	Keene State College	Baseball	0	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
38	Keene State College	Basketball	0	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
39	Keene State College	Lacrosse	0	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
40	Keene State College	Soccer	0	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
41	Keene State College	Other Sports	0	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
42	Rhode Island College	Baseball	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
43	Rhode Island College	Golf	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
44	Rhode Island College	Gymnastics	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
45	Rhode Island College	Lacrosse	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
46	Rhode Island College	Soccer	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
47	Rhode Island College	Softball	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
48	Rhode Island College	Swimming	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
49	Rhode Island College	Tennis	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
50	Rhode Island College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
51	Rhode Island College	Cross Country	0	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
52	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Basketball	-109	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
53	University of Southern Maine	Golf	-2225	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
54	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Lacrosse	-2406	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
55	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Softball	-9196	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
56	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Baseball	-14283	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
57	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Soccer	-34138	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
58	University of Massachusetts-Boston	Ice Hockey	-49374	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Volleyball

$80,844 8,993.8%

83.0%

1,090 – 1,300

$17,554

$53,521

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Baseball

$47,104 58.8%

79.3%

1,010 – 1,250

$12,006

$47,107

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$45,145 117.5%

79.3%

1,010 – 1,250

$12,006

$47,107

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$45,120 552.1%

83.0%

1,090 – 1,300

$17,554

$53,521

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Basketball

$35,155 4,182.0%

79.3%

1,010 – 1,250

$12,006

$47,107

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Soccer

$30,926 145.2%

79.3%

1,010 – 1,250

$12,006

$47,107

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Wrestling

$30,583 22.3%

79.3%

1,010 – 1,250

$12,006

$47,107

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Cross Country

$30,380 392.2%

83.0%

1,090 – 1,300

$17,554

$53,521

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Field Hockey

$26,044 22.7%

79.3%

1,010 – 1,250

$12,006

$47,107

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Tennis

$23,211 26.2%

83.0%

1,090 – 1,300

$17,554

$53,521

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Little East Conference

Ice Hockey

$22,114 155.0%

79.3%

1,010 – 1,250

$12,006

$47,107

$80,844
8,993.8%

$47,104
58.8%

$45,145
117.5%

$45,120
552.1%

$35,155
4,182.0%

$30,926
145.2%

$30,583
22.3%

$30,380
392.2%

$26,044
22.7%

$23,211
26.2%

$22,114
155.0%

$18,822
171,209.1%

$8,262
7.6%

$7,426
37.3%

$6,855
295.8%

$5,052
0.0%

$4,742
0.0%

$3,358
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