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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 New Orleans	Basketball	1028446	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $1,028,446 29.6% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
2	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Football	951428	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $951,428 14.9% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
3	University of New Orleans	Baseball	769354	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $769,354 27.0% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
4	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Basketball	587762	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $587,762 4.1% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
5	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	232398	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $232,398 518.4% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
6	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Baseball	211323	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $211,323 59.2% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
7	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Softball	145579	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $145,579 581.6% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
8	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Basketball	106484	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $106,484 71.1% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
9	Nicholls State University	Football	102956	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $102,956 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
10	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Football	96203	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $96,203 657.2% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
11	Nicholls State University	Basketball	70432	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $70,432 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
12	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Golf	64024	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $64,024 65.5% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
13	McNeese State University	Football	53795	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $53,795 16.6% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
14	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	52674	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $52,674 64.9% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
15	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Volleyball	50002	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $50,002 294.6% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
16	Nicholls State University	Baseball	45520	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $45,520 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
17	Nicholls State University	Softball	29727	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $29,727 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
18	McNeese State University	Softball	26183	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $26,183 922.0% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
19	Nicholls State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	24601	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $24,601 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
20	Nicholls State University	Soccer	22397	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $22,397 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
21	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Tennis	20815	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $20,815 18.1% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
22	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Softball	20298	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $20,298 0.7% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
23	Nicholls State University	Volleyball	18870	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $18,870 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
24	Nicholls State University	Tennis	18680	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $18,680 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
25	McNeese State University	Basketball	16957	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $16,957 2,031.3% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
26	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Volleyball	16938	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $16,938 49.7% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
27	McNeese State University	Volleyball	12516	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $12,516 182.7% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
28	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Soccer	12505	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $12,505 389.2% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
29	Nicholls State University	Golf	9189	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $9,189 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
30	Nicholls State University	Beach Volleyball	4600	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $4,600 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
31	McNeese State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	2723	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $2,723 105.2% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
32	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Soccer	2500	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $2,500 118.3% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
33	McNeese State University	Baseball	1242	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $1,242 110.8% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
34	Houston Christian University	Baseball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
35	Houston Christian University	Basketball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
36	Houston Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
37	Houston Christian University	Football	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
38	Houston Christian University	Golf	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
39	Houston Christian University	Soccer	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
40	Houston Christian University	Softball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
41	Houston Christian University	Volleyball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
42	Houston Christian University	Beach Volleyball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
43	Lamar University	Baseball	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
44	Lamar University	Basketball	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
45	Lamar University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
46	Lamar University	Football	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
47	Lamar University	Golf	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
48	Lamar University	Soccer	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
49	Lamar University	Softball	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
50	Lamar University	Tennis	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
51	Lamar University	Volleyball	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
52	Southeastern Louisiana University	Baseball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
53	Southeastern Louisiana University	Basketball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
54	Southeastern Louisiana University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
55	Southeastern Louisiana University	Football	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
56	Southeastern Louisiana University	Golf	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
57	Southeastern Louisiana University	Soccer	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
58	Southeastern Louisiana University	Softball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
59	Southeastern Louisiana University	Tennis	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
60	Southeastern Louisiana University	Volleyball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
61	Southeastern Louisiana University	Beach Volleyball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
62	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Baseball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
63	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Basketball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
64	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
65	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Golf	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
66	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Soccer	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
67	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Softball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
68	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Tennis	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
69	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Volleyball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
70	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Beach Volleyball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
71	University of the Incarnate Word	Baseball	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
72	University of the Incarnate Word	Basketball	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
73	University of the Incarnate Word	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
74	University of the Incarnate Word	Fencing	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
75	University of the Incarnate Word	Football	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
76	University of the Incarnate Word	Golf	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
77	University of the Incarnate Word	Soccer	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
78	University of the Incarnate Word	Softball	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
79	University of the Incarnate Word	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
80	University of the Incarnate Word	Synchronized Swimming	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Synchronized Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
81	University of the Incarnate Word	Tennis	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
82	University of the Incarnate Word	Volleyball	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
83	McNeese State University	Soccer	-1007	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
84	McNeese State University	Beach Volleyball	-2947	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
85	McNeese State University	Tennis	-7607	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
86	University of New Orleans	Tennis	-92786	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
87	University of New Orleans	Beach Volleyball	-97064	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
88	University of New Orleans	Golf	-190239	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
89	University of New Orleans	Volleyball	-587162	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
90	University of New Orleans	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-830549	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Basketball

$1,028,446 29.6%

66.8%

1,040 – 1,210

$11,190

$38,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Football

$951,428 14.9%

92.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,156

$39,485

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Baseball

$769,354 27.0%

66.8%

1,040 – 1,210

$11,190

$38,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Basketball

$587,762 4.1%

92.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,156

$39,485

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$232,398 518.4%

75.0%

930 – 1,150

$11,902

$43,157

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Baseball

$211,323 59.2%

92.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,156

$39,485

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Softball

$145,579 581.6%

92.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,156

$39,485

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Basketball

$106,484 71.1%

75.0%

930 – 1,150

$11,902

$43,157

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Football

$102,956 0.0%

96.0%

940 – 1,130

$11,029

$38,829

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Football

$96,203 657.2%

75.0%

930 – 1,150

$11,902

$43,157

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Southland Conference

Basketball

$70,432 0.0%

96.0%

940 – 1,130

$11,029

$38,829

$1,028,446
29.6%

$951,428
14.9%

$769,354
27.0%

$587,762
4.1%

$232,398
518.4%

$211,323
59.2%

$145,579
581.6%

$106,484
71.1%

$102,956
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$96,203
657.2%

$70,432
0.0%

$64,024
65.5%

$53,795
16.6%

$52,674
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$50,002
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$45,520
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$29,727
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$26,183
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