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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	Emory University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	434946	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $434,946 27.8% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
2	Emory University	Basketball	409195	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $409,195 23.7% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
3	Emory University	Soccer	294489	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $294,489 20.3% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
4	Emory University	Baseball	274433	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $274,433 1.8% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
5	Emory University	Tennis	231561	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $231,561 34.4% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
6	Emory University	Golf	224603	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $224,603 24.9% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
7	Emory University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	219479	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports $219,479 37.9% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
8	Emory University	Volleyball	203801	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $203,801 25.9% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
9	Emory University	Softball	143114	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $143,114 24.2% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
10	Carnegie Mellon University	Soccer	33105	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $33,105 176.8% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
11	New York University	Baseball	20000	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $20,000 8.5% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
12	New York University	Soccer	18000	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $18,000 121.8% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
13	New York University	Basketball	17000	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $17,000 113.2% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
14	New York University	Swimming	15000	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $15,000 Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
15	New York University	Volleyball	14000	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $14,000 72.0% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
16	Carnegie Mellon University	Football	13125	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $13,125 48.9% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
17	New York University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	11000	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $11,000 88.5% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
18	New York University	Fencing	10900	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports $10,900 82.9% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
19	Carnegie Mellon University	Golf	10531	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $10,531 68.8% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
20	New York University	Golf	10000	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $10,000 275.8% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
21	New York University	Wrestling	10000	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $10,000 30.9% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
22	New York University	Tennis	9998	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $9,998 93.1% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
23	New York University	Diving	6000	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Diving Most Profitable Sports $6,000 Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
24	New York University	Softball	5000	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $5,000 126.1% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
25	Carnegie Mellon University	Tennis	4933	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $4,933 158.9% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
26	Carnegie Mellon University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	2686	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports $2,686 154.2% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
27	Brandeis University	Baseball	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
28	Brandeis University	Basketball	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
29	Brandeis University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
30	Brandeis University	Fencing	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
31	Brandeis University	Soccer	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
32	Brandeis University	Softball	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
33	Brandeis University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
34	Brandeis University	Swimming	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
35	Brandeis University	Tennis	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
36	Brandeis University	Volleyball	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
37	University of Rochester	Baseball	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
38	University of Rochester	Basketball	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
39	University of Rochester	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
40	University of Rochester	Field Hockey	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
41	University of Rochester	Football	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
42	University of Rochester	Golf	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
43	University of Rochester	Lacrosse	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
44	University of Rochester	Rowing	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
45	University of Rochester	Soccer	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
46	University of Rochester	Softball	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
47	University of Rochester	Squash	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Squash Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
48	University of Rochester	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
49	University of Rochester	Tennis	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
50	University of Rochester	Volleyball	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
51	Carnegie Mellon University	Softball	-2345	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
52	Carnegie Mellon University	Volleyball	-2593	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
53	Carnegie Mellon University	Basketball	-17760	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
54	Carnegie Mellon University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-38331	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$434,946 27.8%

10.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$27,986

$74,980

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Basketball

$409,195 23.7%

10.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$27,986

$74,980

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Soccer

$294,489 20.3%

10.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$27,986

$74,980

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Baseball

$274,433 1.8%

10.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$27,986

$74,980

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Tennis

$231,561 34.4%

10.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$27,986

$74,980

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Golf

$224,603 24.9%

10.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$27,986

$74,980

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Swimming and Diving (combined)

$219,479 37.9%

10.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$27,986

$74,980

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Volleyball

$203,801 25.9%

10.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$27,986

$74,980

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Softball

$143,114 24.2%

10.3%

1,460 – 1,550

$27,986

$74,980

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Soccer

$33,105 176.8%

11.7%

1,500 – 1,570

$32,964

$105,360

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – University Athletic Association

Baseball

$20,000 8.5%

9.2%

1,490 – 1,560

$30,730

$64,543

$434,946
27.8%

$409,195
23.7%

$294,489
20.3%

$274,433
1.8%

$231,561
34.4%

$224,603
24.9%

$219,479
37.9%

$203,801
25.9%

$143,114
24.2%

$33,105
176.8%

$20,000
8.5%

$18,000
121.8%

$17,000
113.2%

$14,000
72.0%

$13,125
48.9%

$11,000
88.5%

$10,900
82.9%