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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	Clarkson University	Ice Hockey	627210	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports $627,210 26.5% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
2	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Soccer	130816	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $130,816 34.4% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
3	Union College	Ice Hockey	123340	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports $123,340 47.1% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
4	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Softball	115685	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $115,685 75.4% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
5	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Basketball	110934	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $110,934 1,020.4% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
6	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	91199	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $91,199 234.2% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
7	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Football	78031	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $78,031 85.6% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
8	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Lacrosse	63593	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $63,593 30.1% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
9	Rochester Institute of Technology	Ice Hockey	59836	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports $59,836 11.9% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
10	Clarkson University	Soccer	57710	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $57,710 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
11	Rochester Institute of Technology	Baseball	53654	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $53,654 104.5% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
12	Rochester Institute of Technology	Lacrosse	52423	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $52,423 27.5% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
13	Rochester Institute of Technology	Soccer	44004	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $44,004 59.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
14	Rochester Institute of Technology	Wrestling	39574	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $39,574 907.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
15	Union College	Baseball	33548	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $33,548 479,157.1% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
16	Rochester Institute of Technology	Rowing	33407	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports $33,407 183.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
17	Union College	Lacrosse	31906	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $31,906 41.4% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
18	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Ice Hockey	30465	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports $30,465 73.5% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
19	Rochester Institute of Technology	Volleyball	29250	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $29,250 2.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
20	Rochester Institute of Technology	Basketball	25796	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $25,796 18.2% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
21	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Swimming and Diving (combined)	25243	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports $25,243 49.0% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
22	Rochester Institute of Technology	Swimming and Diving (combined)	22032	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports $22,032 474.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
23	Vassar College	Squash	20695	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Squash Most Profitable Sports $20,695 1,940.9% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
24	Union College	Tennis	20339	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $20,339 35.9% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
25	Clarkson University	Lacrosse	20013	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $20,013 50.4% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
26	Vassar College	Basketball	19550	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $19,550 66.9% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
27	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Golf	19046	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $19,046 136.4% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
28	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Swimming	18728	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $18,728 Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
29	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Field Hockey	17944	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports $17,944 207.9% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
30	Rochester Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Indoor)	14805	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $14,805 51.7% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
31	Union College	Volleyball	11014	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $11,014 39.9% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
32	Rochester Institute of Technology	Cross Country	10650	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $10,650 37.2% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
33	Vassar College	Fencing	9657	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports $9,657 315.2% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
34	Vassar College	Cross Country	9112	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $9,112 127.8% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
35	Clarkson University	Golf	6721	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $6,721 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
36	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Baseball	6408	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $6,408 32.4% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
37	Clarkson University	Baseball	6246	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $6,246 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
38	Rochester Institute of Technology	Tennis	5713	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $5,713 25.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
39	Union College	Football	5282	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $5,282 357.3% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
40	Vassar College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	5263	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports $5,263 56.5% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
41	Vassar College	Lacrosse	4967	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports $4,967 85.9% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
42	Vassar College	Soccer	4946	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $4,946 85.6% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
43	Vassar College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	3979	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $3,979 22.6% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
44	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Tennis	3721	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $3,721 118.0% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
45	Vassar College	Tennis	3686	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $3,686 27.7% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
46	Vassar College	Golf	3167	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $3,167 144.7% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
47	Union College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1884	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $1,884 134.8% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
48	Clarkson University	Volleyball	806	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $806 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
49	Union College	Swimming	135	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports $135 Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
50	Vassar College	Volleyball	96	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $96 99.1% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
51	Bard College	Baseball	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
52	Bard College	Basketball	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
53	Bard College	Lacrosse	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
54	Bard College	Soccer	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
55	Bard College	Squash	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Squash Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
56	Bard College	Swimming	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
57	Bard College	Tennis	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
58	Bard College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
59	Bard College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
60	Bard College	Cross Country	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
61	Bard College	Volleyball	0	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
62	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Baseball	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
63	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Basketball	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
64	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Field Hockey	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
65	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Football	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
66	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Golf	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
67	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Ice Hockey	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
68	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Lacrosse	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
69	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Rowing	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
70	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Skiing	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
71	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Soccer	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
72	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Squash	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Squash Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
73	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
74	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Tennis	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
75	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Cross Country	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
76	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Volleyball	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
77	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Bowling	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
78	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Sailing	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Sailing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
79	Ithaca College	Baseball	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
80	Ithaca College	Basketball	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
81	Ithaca College	Field Hockey	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
82	Ithaca College	Football	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
83	Ithaca College	Golf	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
84	Ithaca College	Gymnastics	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
85	Ithaca College	Lacrosse	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
86	Ithaca College	Rowing	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
87	Ithaca College	Soccer	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
88	Ithaca College	Softball	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
89	Ithaca College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
90	Ithaca College	Tennis	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
91	Ithaca College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
92	Ithaca College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
93	Ithaca College	Cross Country	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
94	Ithaca College	Volleyball	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
95	Ithaca College	Wrestling	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
96	Ithaca College	Other Sports	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
97	SUNY Buffalo State University	Basketball	0	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
98	SUNY Buffalo State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% 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 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
99	SUNY Buffalo State University	Football	0	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
100	SUNY Buffalo State University	Gymnastics	0	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
101	SUNY Buffalo State University	Ice Hockey	0	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
102	SUNY Buffalo State University	Lacrosse	0	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
103	SUNY Buffalo State University	Soccer	0	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
104	SUNY Buffalo State University	Softball	0	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
105	SUNY Buffalo State University	Volleyball	0	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
106	Skidmore College	Baseball	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
107	Skidmore College	Basketball	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
108	Skidmore College	Field Hockey	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
109	Skidmore College	Golf	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
110	Skidmore College	Ice Hockey	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
111	Skidmore College	Lacrosse	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
112	Skidmore College	Rowing	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
113	Skidmore College	Soccer	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
114	Skidmore College	Softball	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
115	Skidmore College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
116	Skidmore College	Tennis	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
117	Skidmore College	Volleyball	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
118	Skidmore College	Equestrian	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
119	St Lawrence University	Baseball	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
120	St Lawrence University	Basketball	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
121	St Lawrence University	Field Hockey	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
122	St Lawrence University	Football	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
123	St Lawrence University	Golf	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
124	St Lawrence University	Ice Hockey	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
125	St Lawrence University	Lacrosse	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
126	St Lawrence University	Rowing	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
127	St Lawrence University	Skiing	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
128	St Lawrence University	Soccer	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
129	St Lawrence University	Softball	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
130	St Lawrence University	Squash	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Squash Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
131	St Lawrence University	Swimming	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
132	St Lawrence University	Tennis	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
133	St Lawrence University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
134	St Lawrence University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
135	St Lawrence University	Cross Country	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
136	St Lawrence University	Volleyball	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
137	St Lawrence University	Other Sports	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
138	St Lawrence University	Equestrian	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
139	Vassar College	Baseball	0	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
140	Vassar College	Field Hockey	0	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
141	Vassar College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
142	Clarkson University	Other Sports	-548	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
143	Clarkson University	Skiing	-623	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#143 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
144	Rochester Institute of Technology	Softball	-1337	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#144 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
145	Clarkson University	Cross Country	-1423	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#145 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
146	Rochester Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-2530	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#146 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
147	Clarkson University	Swimming	-3738	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#147 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
148	Clarkson University	Basketball	-3867	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#148 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
149	Union College	Rowing	-4068	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#149 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
150	Union College	Softball	-4913	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#150 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
151	Union College	Golf	-4997	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#151 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
152	Union College	Field Hockey	-5473	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#152 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
153	Clarkson University	Softball	-5474	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#153 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
154	Union College	Soccer	-8935	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#154 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
155	Union College	Basketball	-73311	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#155 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Ice Hockey

$627,210 26.5%

77.4%

1,210 – 1,400

$33,192

$76,970

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Soccer

$130,816 34.4%

63.4%

1,380 – 1,510

$35,940

$83,054

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Ice Hockey

$123,340 47.1%

43.9%

1,320 – 1,480

$42,884

$63,219

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Softball

$115,685 75.4%

63.4%

1,380 – 1,510

$35,940

$83,054

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Basketball

$110,934 1,020.4%

63.4%

1,380 – 1,510

$35,940

$83,054

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$91,199 234.2%

63.4%

1,380 – 1,510

$35,940

$83,054

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Football

$78,031 85.6%

63.4%

1,380 – 1,510

$35,940

$83,054

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Lacrosse

$63,593 30.1%

63.4%

1,380 – 1,510

$35,940

$83,054

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Ice Hockey

$59,836 11.9%

66.9%

1,280 – 1,460

$39,753

$65,457

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Soccer

$57,710 0.0%

77.4%

1,210 – 1,400

$33,192

$76,970

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Baseball

$53,654 104.5%

66.9%

1,280 – 1,460

$39,753

$65,457

$627,210
26.5%

$130,816
34.4%

$123,340
47.1%

$115,685
75.4%

$110,934
1,020.4%

$91,199
234.2%

$78,031
85.6%

$63,593
30.1%

$59,836
11.9%

$57,710
0.0%

$53,654
104.5%

$52,423
27.5%

$44,004
59.0%

$39,574
907.0%

$33,548
479,157.1%

$33,407
183.1%

$31,906
41.4%

$30,465
73.5%