This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| 1 | La Roche University | Basketball | 522.22 | 77.61 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 24638 | 45308 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceLa Roche University
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| 2 | La Roche University | Volleyball | 35.29 | 77.61 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 24638 | 45308 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceLa Roche University
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| 3 | La Roche University | Soccer | 16.3 | 77.61 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 24638 | 45308 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceLa Roche University
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| 4 | La Roche University | Softball | 14.71 | 77.61 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 24638 | 45308 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceLa Roche University
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| 5 | Carlow University | Basketball | 0 | 86.96 | 980 – 1,180 | 20561 | 44876 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceCarlow University
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| 6 | Carlow University | Golf | 0 | 86.96 | 980 – 1,180 | 20561 | 44876 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceCarlow University
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| 7 | Carlow University | Soccer | 0 | 86.96 | 980 – 1,180 | 20561 | 44876 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceCarlow University
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| 8 | Carlow University | Softball | 0 | 86.96 | 980 – 1,180 | 20561 | 44876 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceCarlow University
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| 9 | Carlow University | Tennis | 0 | 86.96 | 980 – 1,180 | 20561 | 44876 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceCarlow University
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| 10 | Carlow University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 86.96 | 980 – 1,180 | 20561 | 44876 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceCarlow University
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| 11 | Carlow University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 86.96 | 980 – 1,180 | 20561 | 44876 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceCarlow University
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| 12 | Carlow University | Cross Country | 0 | 86.96 | 980 – 1,180 | 20561 | 44876 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceCarlow University
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| 13 | Carlow University | Volleyball | 0 | 86.96 | 980 – 1,180 | 20561 | 44876 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceCarlow University
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| 14 | La Roche University | Baseball | 0 | 77.61 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 24638 | 45308 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceLa Roche University
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| 15 | La Roche University | Lacrosse | 0 | 77.61 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 24638 | 45308 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceLa Roche University
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| 16 | La Roche University | Tennis | 0 | 77.61 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 24638 | 45308 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceLa Roche University
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| 17 | La Roche University | Cross Country | 0 | 77.61 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 24638 | 45308 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceLa Roche University
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| 18 | La Roche University | Bowling | 0 | 77.61 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 24638 | 45308 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceLa Roche University
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| 19 | Mount Aloysius College | Baseball | 0 | 90.4 | 940 – 1,110 | 20570 | 45211 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceMount Aloysius College
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| 20 | Mount Aloysius College | Basketball | 0 | 90.4 | 940 – 1,110 | 20570 | 45211 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceMount Aloysius College
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| 21 | Mount Aloysius College | Golf | 0 | 90.4 | 940 – 1,110 | 20570 | 45211 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceMount Aloysius College
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| 22 | Mount Aloysius College | Lacrosse | 0 | 90.4 | 940 – 1,110 | 20570 | 45211 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceMount Aloysius College
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| 23 | Mount Aloysius College | Soccer | 0 | 90.4 | 940 – 1,110 | 20570 | 45211 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceMount Aloysius College
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| 24 | Mount Aloysius College | Softball | 0 | 90.4 | 940 – 1,110 | 20570 | 45211 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceMount Aloysius College
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| 25 | Mount Aloysius College | Tennis | 0 | 90.4 | 940 – 1,110 | 20570 | 45211 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceMount Aloysius College
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| 26 | Mount Aloysius College | Cross Country | 0 | 90.4 | 940 – 1,110 | 20570 | 45211 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceMount Aloysius College
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| 27 | Mount Aloysius College | Volleyball | 0 | 90.4 | 940 – 1,110 | 20570 | 45211 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceMount Aloysius College
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| 28 | Mount Aloysius College | Bowling | 0 | 90.4 | 940 – 1,110 | 20570 | 45211 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceMount Aloysius College
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| 29 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Baseball | 0 | 98.08 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 22506 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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| 30 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Basketball | 0 | 98.08 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 22506 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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| 31 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Golf | 0 | 98.08 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 22506 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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| 32 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Soccer | 0 | 98.08 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 22506 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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| 33 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Softball | 0 | 98.08 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 22506 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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| 34 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Swimming | 0 | 98.08 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 22506 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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| 35 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Tennis | 0 | 98.08 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 22506 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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| 36 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Volleyball | 0 | 98.08 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 22506 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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| 37 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Bowling | 0 | 98.08 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 22506 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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| 38 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Baseball | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 39 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Basketball | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 40 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Golf | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 41 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Soccer | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 42 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Softball | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 43 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 44 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Tennis | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 45 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 46 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 47 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Cross Country | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 48 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Volleyball | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 49 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Water Polo | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 50 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Wrestling | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 51 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Bowling | 0 | 96.83 | 1,130 – 1,320 | 20964 | 55620 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferencePennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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| 52 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Baseball | 0 | 88.98 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17015 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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| 53 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Basketball | 0 | 88.98 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17015 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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| 54 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Golf | 0 | 88.98 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17015 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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| 55 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Soccer | 0 | 88.98 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17015 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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| 56 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Softball | 0 | 88.98 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17015 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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| 57 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Swimming | 0 | 88.98 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17015 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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| 58 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Volleyball | 0 | 88.98 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17015 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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| 59 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Wrestling | 0 | 88.98 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17015 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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| 60 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bowling | 0 | 88.98 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17015 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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| 61 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Baseball | 0 | 95.21 | 1,050 – 1,260 | 17196 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
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| 62 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Basketball | 0 | 95.21 | 1,050 – 1,260 | 17196 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
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| 63 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Golf | 0 | 95.21 | 1,050 – 1,260 | 17196 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
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| 64 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Soccer | 0 | 95.21 | 1,050 – 1,260 | 17196 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
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| 65 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Softball | 0 | 95.21 | 1,050 – 1,260 | 17196 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
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| 66 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Tennis | 0 | 95.21 | 1,050 – 1,260 | 17196 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
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| 67 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Cross Country | 0 | 95.21 | 1,050 – 1,260 | 17196 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
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| 68 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Volleyball | 0 | 95.21 | 1,050 – 1,260 | 17196 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
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| 69 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Bowling | 0 | 95.21 | 1,050 – 1,260 | 17196 | 54240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
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| 70 | La Roche University | Golf | -5.56 | 77.61 | 1,060 – 1,240 | 24638 | 45308 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Allegheny Mountain Collegiate ConferenceLa Roche University
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