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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.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Binghamton University	Softball	115117.95	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $115,118 38.2% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
2	Binghamton University	Baseball	21436.29	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $21,436 98.4% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
3	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Ice Hockey	4219.41	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,219 54.1% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
4	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Basketball	2525.45	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,525 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
5	Binghamton University	Soccer	2455.75	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,456 96.6% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
6	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Baseball	2297.22	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,297 120.3% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
7	Binghamton University	Lacrosse	1850.22	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,850 96.6% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
8	Binghamton University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	616.74	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $617 96.3% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
9	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Field Hockey	591.13	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $591 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
10	University of Vermont	Basketball	2.82	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3 117.5% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
11	University of Vermont	Ice Hockey	1.22	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1 94.6% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
12	University of Vermont	Lacrosse	0.77	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1 92.7% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
13	University of Vermont	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0.57	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1 77.4% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
14	University of Vermont	Soccer	0.19	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 100.2% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
15	University of Vermont	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0.18	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 126.1% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
16	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Volleyball	0.03	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 99.9% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
17	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Lacrosse	0.02	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 99.9% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
18	Binghamton University	Basketball	0	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
19	Binghamton University	Golf	0	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
20	Binghamton University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
21	Binghamton University	Tennis	0	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
22	Binghamton University	Volleyball	0	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
23	Binghamton University	Wrestling	0	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
24	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Basketball	0	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
25	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
26	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Fencing	0	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
27	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Soccer	0	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
28	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
29	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Tennis	0	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
30	University of Hartford	Baseball	0	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
31	University of Hartford	Basketball	0	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
32	University of Hartford	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
33	University of Hartford	Golf	0	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
34	University of Hartford	Lacrosse	0	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
35	University of Hartford	Soccer	0	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
36	University of Hartford	Softball	0	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
37	University of Hartford	Volleyball	0	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
38	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Baseball	0	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
39	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Basketball	0	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
40	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
41	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Lacrosse	0	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
42	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Soccer	0	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
43	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Softball	0	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
44	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
45	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Volleyball	0	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
46	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Baseball	0	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
47	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
48	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Lacrosse	0	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
49	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Soccer	0	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
50	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Softball	0	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
51	University of Vermont	Skiing	-5.77	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
52	University of Vermont	Field Hockey	-6.42	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Softball

$115,118 38.2%

38.6%

1,350 – 1,500

$18,860

$61,621

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Baseball

$21,436 98.4%

38.6%

1,350 – 1,500

$18,860

$61,621

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Ice Hockey

$4,219 54.1%

83.0%

1,190 – 1,380

$17,624

$61,467

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Basketball

$2,525 0.0%

83.0%

1,190 – 1,380

$17,624

$61,467

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Soccer

$2,456 96.6%

38.6%

1,350 – 1,500

$18,860

$61,621

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Baseball

$2,297 120.3%

65.1%

1,250 – 1,470

$16,736

$69,591

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Lacrosse

$1,850 96.6%

38.6%

1,350 – 1,500

$18,860

$61,621

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$617 96.3%

38.6%

1,350 – 1,500

$18,860

$61,621

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Field Hockey

$591 0.0%

83.0%

1,190 – 1,380

$17,624

$61,467

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Basketball

$3 117.5%

65.3%

1,320 – 1,440

$22,062

$48,164

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – America East

Ice Hockey

$1 94.6%

65.3%

1,320 – 1,440

$22,062

$48,164

$115,118
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$21,436
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