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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	Ottawa University-Surprise	Basketball	602034	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $602,034 244.3% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
2	Ottawa University-Surprise	Beach Volleyball	253472	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $253,472 138.4% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
3	Ottawa University-Surprise	Football	238281	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $238,281 117.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
4	Ottawa University-Surprise	Softball	231977	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $231,977 332.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
5	Ottawa University-Surprise	Golf	211639	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $211,639 555.5% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
6	Ottawa University-Surprise	Cross Country	165193	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $165,193 69.6% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
7	Ottawa University-Surprise	Bowling	156181	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $156,181 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
8	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Indoor)	117492	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $117,492 137.9% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
9	Ottawa University-Surprise	Weight Lifting	114065	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports $114,065 12.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
10	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Outdoor)	67492	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $67,492 144.9% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
11	Yavapai College	Baseball	62587	74.42	--	6985	35028	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $62,587 426.1% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
12	Ottawa University-Surprise	Tennis	54548	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $54,548 65.3% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
13	Yavapai College	Soccer	41341	74.42	--	6985	35028	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $41,341 74.2% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
14	Yavapai College	Softball	34770	74.42	--	6985	35028	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $34,770 14.5% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
15	Paradise Valley Community College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	31124	95.15	--	14322	41597	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $31,124 24.1% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
16	Yavapai College	Volleyball	27054	74.42	--	6985	35028	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $27,054 73.1% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
17	Paradise Valley Community College	Baseball	26220	95.15	--	14322	41597	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $26,220 39.3% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
18	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Golf	20307	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $20,307 69.4% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
19	Paradise Valley Community College	Softball	17494	95.15	--	14322	41597	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $17,494 77.5% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
20	Paradise Valley Community College	Cross Country	16558	95.15	--	14322	41597	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $16,558 18.5% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
21	GateWay Community College	Softball	15620	60.36	--	13317	42262	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $15,620 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
22	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Basketball	15143	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $15,143 208.0% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
23	GateWay Community College	Soccer	13372	60.36	--	13317	42262	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $13,372 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
24	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Wrestling	10277	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $10,277 75.1% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
25	Dine College	Cross Country	8427	60.36	--	10354	23195	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Dine College Tsaile, AZ Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $8,427 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,195
26	Yavapai College	Other Sports	4182	74.42	--	6985	35028	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $4,182 53.5% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
27	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	3795	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $3,795 84.4% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
28	Paradise Valley Community College	Soccer	3776	95.15	--	14322	41597	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $3,776 758.2% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
29	Paradise Valley Community College	Tennis	3733	95.15	--	14322	41597	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $3,733 44.2% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
30	Paradise Valley Community College	Golf	2800	95.15	--	14322	41597	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $2,800 37.8% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
31	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Soccer	431	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $431 92.5% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
32	University of Arizona	Gymnastics	1	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports $1 100.0% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
33	Arizona Christian University	Baseball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
34	Arizona Christian University	Basketball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
35	Arizona Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
36	Arizona Christian University	Football	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
37	Arizona Christian University	Golf	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
38	Arizona Christian University	Soccer	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
39	Arizona Christian University	Softball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
40	Arizona Christian University	Swimming	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
41	Arizona Christian University	Tennis	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
42	Arizona Christian University	Volleyball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
43	Arizona Christian University	Wrestling	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
44	Arizona Christian University	Other Sports	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
45	Arizona Christian University	Beach Volleyball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
46	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Baseball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
47	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Basketball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
48	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
49	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Football	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
50	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Golf	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
51	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Gymnastics	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
52	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Ice Hockey	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
53	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Lacrosse	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
54	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Soccer	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
55	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Softball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
56	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
57	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Tennis	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
58	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Volleyball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
59	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Water Polo	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
60	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Wrestling	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
61	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Other Sports	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
62	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Beach Volleyball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
63	Glendale Community College	Baseball	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
64	Glendale Community College	Basketball	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
65	Glendale Community College	Golf	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
66	Glendale Community College	Soccer	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
67	Glendale Community College	Softball	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
68	Glendale Community College	Tennis	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
69	Glendale Community College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
70	Glendale Community College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
71	Glendale Community College	Cross Country	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
72	Glendale Community College	Volleyball	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
73	Grand Canyon University	Baseball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
74	Grand Canyon University	Basketball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
75	Grand Canyon University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
76	Grand Canyon University	Golf	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
77	Grand Canyon University	Soccer	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
78	Grand Canyon University	Softball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
79	Grand Canyon University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
80	Grand Canyon University	Tennis	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
81	Grand Canyon University	Volleyball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
82	Grand Canyon University	Beach Volleyball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
83	Northern Arizona University	Basketball	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
84	Northern Arizona University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
85	Northern Arizona University	Football	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
86	Northern Arizona University	Golf	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
87	Northern Arizona University	Soccer	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
88	Northern Arizona University	Swimming	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
89	Northern Arizona University	Tennis	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
90	Northern Arizona University	Volleyball	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
91	University of Arizona	Baseball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
92	University of Arizona	Basketball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
93	University of Arizona	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
94	University of Arizona	Football	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
95	University of Arizona	Golf	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
96	University of Arizona	Soccer	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
97	University of Arizona	Softball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
98	University of Arizona	Tennis	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
99	University of Arizona	Volleyball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
100	University of Arizona	Other Sports	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
101	University of Arizona	Beach Volleyball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
102	Yavapai College	Basketball	0	74.42	--	6985	35028	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
103	University of Arizona	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-1	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
104	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Baseball	-309	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
105	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Volleyball	-2422	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
106	Dine College	Rodeo	-7696	60.36	--	10354	23195	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Dine College Tsaile, AZ Sport Rodeo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,195
107	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Softball	-14819	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
108	GateWay Community College	Baseball	-18433	60.36	--	13317	42262	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
109	Ottawa University-Surprise	Water Polo	-26099	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
110	Ottawa University-Surprise	Swimming	-83234	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
111	Ottawa University-Surprise	Volleyball	-93971	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
112	Ottawa University-Surprise	Other Sports	-362108	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
113	Ottawa University-Surprise	Baseball	-395457	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
114	Ottawa University-Surprise	Soccer	-1242155	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Basketball

$602,034 244.3%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Beach Volleyball

$253,472 138.4%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Football

$238,281 117.8%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Softball

$231,977 332.8%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Golf

$211,639 555.5%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Cross Country

$165,193 69.6%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Bowling

$156,181

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Track and Field (Indoor)

$117,492 137.9%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Weight Lifting

$114,065 12.8%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$67,492 144.9%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs in Arizona

Baseball

$62,587 426.1%

74.4%

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$6,985

$35,028

$602,034
244.3%

$253,472
138.4%

$238,281
117.8%

$231,977
332.8%

$211,639
555.5%

$165,193
69.6%

$117,492
137.9%

$114,065
12.8%

$67,492
144.9%

$62,587
426.1%

$54,548
65.3%

$41,341
74.2%

$34,770
14.5%

$31,124
24.1%

$27,054
73.1%

$26,220
39.3%

$20,307
69.4%