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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	Duke University	Basketball	535158.41	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $535,158 20.9% Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
2	Syracuse University	Basketball	338434	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $338,434 40.1% Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
3	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Basketball	324074.67	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $324,075 12.0% Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
4	North Carolina State University	Football	323096.18	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $323,096 37.0% Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
5	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Football	302544.82	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $302,545 12.2% Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
6	Florida State University	Football	271390.42	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $271,390 113.1% Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
7	Florida State University	Basketball	231455.78	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $231,456 36.8% Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
8	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Football	221761.68	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	89432	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $221,762 16.9% Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
9	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Football	210865.81	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $210,866 17.6% Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
10	Duke University	Football	207183.14	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $207,183 11.4% Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
11	North Carolina State University	Basketball	151808.28	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $151,808 8.6% Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
12	Clemson University	Football	143275.36	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $143,275 21.6% Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
13	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Football	120307.15	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $120,307 22.4% Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
14	Syracuse University	Football	92925.19	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $92,925 66.9% Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
15	Boston College	Football	69405.5	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $69,406 29.9% Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
16	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Football	58822.12	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $58,822 30.9% Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
17	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Basketball	58411.88	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $58,412 7.3% Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
18	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Basketball	49519.83	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	89432	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $49,520 160,983.1% Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
19	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Basketball	37368.88	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $37,369 19.6% Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
20	Florida State University	Baseball	14626.24	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $14,626 0.0% Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
21	Duke University	Softball	6736.71	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,737 251.5% Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
22	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Squash	5862.77	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Squash Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,863 13.1% Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
23	Duke University	Field Hockey	121.04	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $121 104.5% Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
24	University of Miami	Football	0.01	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
25	Boston College	Baseball	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
26	Boston College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
27	Boston College	Fencing	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
28	Boston College	Field Hockey	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
29	Boston College	Golf	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
30	Boston College	Lacrosse	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
31	Boston College	Rowing	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
32	Boston College	Skiing	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
33	Boston College	Soccer	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
34	Boston College	Softball	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
35	Boston College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
36	Boston College	Tennis	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
37	Boston College	Volleyball	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
38	Boston College	Sailing	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Sailing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
39	Clemson University	Baseball	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
40	Clemson University	Basketball	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
41	Clemson University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
42	Clemson University	Gymnastics	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
43	Clemson University	Lacrosse	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
44	Clemson University	Rowing	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
45	Clemson University	Soccer	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
46	Clemson University	Softball	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
47	Clemson University	Tennis	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
48	Clemson University	Volleyball	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
49	Florida State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
50	Florida State University	Golf	0	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
51	Florida State University	Soccer	0	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
52	Florida State University	Softball	0	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
53	Florida State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
54	Florida State University	Tennis	0	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
55	Florida State University	Volleyball	0	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
56	Florida State University	Beach Volleyball	0	24.22	1,300 – 1,420	14903	49814	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,814
57	University of Louisville	Baseball	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
58	University of Louisville	Basketball	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
59	University of Louisville	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
60	University of Louisville	Field Hockey	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
61	University of Louisville	Football	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
62	University of Louisville	Golf	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
63	University of Louisville	Lacrosse	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
64	University of Louisville	Rowing	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
65	University of Louisville	Soccer	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
66	University of Louisville	Softball	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
67	University of Louisville	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
68	University of Louisville	Tennis	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
69	University of Louisville	Volleyball	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
70	University of Miami	Baseball	0	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
71	University of Miami	Basketball	0	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
72	University of Miami	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
73	University of Miami	Diving	0	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Diving Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
74	University of Miami	Golf	0	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
75	University of Miami	Rowing	0	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
76	University of Miami	Soccer	0	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
77	University of Miami	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
78	University of Miami	Volleyball	0	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
79	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Baseball	0	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
80	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
81	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Gymnastics	0	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
82	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Lacrosse	0	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
83	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Soccer	0	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
84	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Softball	0	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
85	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Swimming	0	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
86	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Volleyball	0	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
87	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Wrestling	0	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
88	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Baseball	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
89	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
90	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Field Hockey	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
91	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Golf	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
92	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Lacrosse	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
93	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Rowing	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
94	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Soccer	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
95	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Softball	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
96	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
97	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Tennis	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
98	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Volleyball	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
99	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Wrestling	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
100	Wake Forest University	Baseball	0	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
101	Wake Forest University	Basketball	0	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
102	Wake Forest University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
103	Wake Forest University	Field Hockey	0	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
104	Wake Forest University	Football	0	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
105	Wake Forest University	Golf	0	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
106	Wake Forest University	Soccer	0	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
107	Wake Forest University	Tennis	0	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
108	Wake Forest University	Volleyball	0	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
109	Clemson University	Golf	-0.06	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
110	University of Miami	Tennis	-0.06	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
111	Duke University	Rowing	-1292.12	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
112	Duke University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-2005.71	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
113	Duke University	Soccer	-3655.69	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
114	Duke University	Volleyball	-3932.95	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
115	Duke University	Tennis	-7384.47	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
116	Syracuse University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-7427.49	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
117	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-8207.05	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
118	North Carolina State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-9215.93	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
119	Duke University	Fencing	-11452.8	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
120	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-11753.46	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	89432	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
121	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Rowing	-12021.46	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
122	Duke University	Lacrosse	-12968.25	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
123	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Fencing	-13732.47	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
124	Duke University	Golf	-14166	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
125	Duke University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-14598.92	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
126	Syracuse University	Rowing	-17249.26	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
127	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Lacrosse	-17655.58	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
128	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-18602.07	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
129	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Soccer	-18761.65	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
130	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-22355.91	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
131	North Carolina State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-22904.7	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
132	North Carolina State University	Soccer	-25957.19	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
133	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Lacrosse	-28639.02	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
134	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Wrestling	-29160.57	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
135	Duke University	Wrestling	-29522.81	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
136	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-29847.54	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	89432	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
137	North Carolina State University	Wrestling	-31716.16	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
138	Syracuse University	Soccer	-33222.42	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
139	North Carolina State University	Gymnastics	-33879.71	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
140	Syracuse University	Lacrosse	-33933.8	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
141	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Gymnastics	-34166.85	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
142	Syracuse University	Field Hockey	-36937.32	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
143	Duke University	Baseball	-37755.15	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#143 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
144	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Field Hockey	-37785.34	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#144 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
145	Boston College	Ice Hockey	-37941.54	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#145 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
146	North Carolina State University	Volleyball	-38181.53	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#146 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
147	Syracuse University	Softball	-39333.61	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#147 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
148	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Baseball	-39455.73	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#148 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
149	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-42590.42	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#149 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
150	Syracuse University	Ice Hockey	-43626.79	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#150 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
151	North Carolina State University	Softball	-44819.25	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#151 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
152	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Soccer	-46657.29	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#152 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
153	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Tennis	-50332.07	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#153 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
154	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Volleyball	-50463.59	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#154 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
155	Syracuse University	Volleyball	-50722.12	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#155 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
156	North Carolina State University	Golf	-55845.15	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#156 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
157	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Volleyball	-57053.19	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#157 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
158	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Baseball	-58045.63	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	89432	#158 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
159	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Basketball	-60976.6	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#159 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
160	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Softball	-61571.65	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#160 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
161	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Golf	-66936.35	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#161 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
162	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Wrestling	-68033.42	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#162 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
163	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Softball	-70620.8	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	89432	#163 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
164	North Carolina State University	Baseball	-74044.28	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#164 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
165	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Tennis	-74352	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#165 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
166	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Volleyball	-74741.96	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	89432	#166 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
167	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Tennis	-78006.35	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	89432	#167 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
168	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Golf	-79313.56	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#168 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
169	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Baseball	-83417.26	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#169 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
170	Syracuse University	Tennis	-85792.22	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#170 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
171	North Carolina State University	Tennis	-87075.9	41.67	1,240 – 1,450	14860	57623	#171 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $14,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
172	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Softball	-102920.29	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#172 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
173	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Golf	-113741.75	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15901	89432	#173 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
174	Boston College	Basketball	-222972.68	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#174 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717

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$23,422

$85,792

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference

Basketball

$338,434 40.1%

46.1%

1,290 – 1,440

$51,520

$60,459

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference

Basketball

$324,075 12.0%

15.3%

1,350 – 1,520

$11,140

$57,057

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference

Football

$323,096 37.0%

41.7%

1,240 – 1,450

$14,860

$57,623

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference

Football

$302,545 12.2%

55.0%

1,290 – 1,450

$22,205

$67,377

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference

Football

$271,390 113.1%

24.2%

1,300 – 1,420

$14,903

$49,814

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference

Basketball

$231,456 36.8%

24.2%

1,300 – 1,420

$14,903

$49,814

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference

Football

$221,762 16.9%

14.1%

1,370 – 1,530

$15,901

$89,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference

Football

$210,866 17.6%

15.3%

1,350 – 1,520

$11,140

$57,057

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference

Football

$207,183 11.4%

5.7%

1,520 – 1,560

$23,422

$85,792

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Atlantic Coast Conference

Basketball

$151,808 8.6%

41.7%

1,240 – 1,450

$14,860

$57,623

$535,158
20.9%

$338,434
40.1%

$324,075
12.0%

$323,096
37.0%

$302,545
12.2%

$271,390
113.1%

$231,456
36.8%

$221,762
16.9%

$210,866
17.6%

$207,183
11.4%

$151,808
8.6%

$143,275
21.6%

$120,307
22.4%

$92,925
66.9%

$69,406
29.9%

$58,822
30.9%

$58,412
7.3%

$49,520
160,983.1%