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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	California State University-Northridge	Softball	7176.75	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,177 132.3% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
2	California State University-Northridge	Baseball	6930.14	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,930 13.9% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
3	California State University-Northridge	Golf	1608.23	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,608 88.5% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
4	California State University-Northridge	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	684.94	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $685 558.3% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
5	University of California-San Diego	Rowing	623.07	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $623 0.0% Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
6	California State University-Northridge	Water Polo	266.17	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $266 120.3% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
7	California State University-Bakersfield	Baseball	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
8	California State University-Bakersfield	Basketball	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
9	California State University-Bakersfield	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
10	California State University-Bakersfield	Golf	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
11	California State University-Bakersfield	Soccer	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
12	California State University-Bakersfield	Softball	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
13	California State University-Bakersfield	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
14	California State University-Bakersfield	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
15	California State University-Bakersfield	Volleyball	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
16	California State University-Bakersfield	Wrestling	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
17	California State University-Bakersfield	Beach Volleyball	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
18	California State University-Fullerton	Baseball	0	90.52	--	6283	48558	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
19	California State University-Fullerton	Basketball	0	90.52	--	6283	48558	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
20	California State University-Fullerton	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	90.52	--	6283	48558	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
21	California State University-Fullerton	Golf	0	90.52	--	6283	48558	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
22	California State University-Fullerton	Soccer	0	90.52	--	6283	48558	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
23	California State University-Fullerton	Softball	0	90.52	--	6283	48558	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
24	California State University-Fullerton	Tennis	0	90.52	--	6283	48558	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
25	California State University-Fullerton	Volleyball	0	90.52	--	6283	48558	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
26	California State University-Fullerton	Water Polo	0	90.52	--	6283	48558	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
27	California State University-Long Beach	Baseball	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
28	California State University-Long Beach	Basketball	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
29	California State University-Long Beach	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
30	California State University-Long Beach	Golf	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
31	California State University-Long Beach	Soccer	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
32	California State University-Long Beach	Softball	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
33	California State University-Long Beach	Tennis	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
34	California State University-Long Beach	Volleyball	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
35	California State University-Long Beach	Water Polo	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
36	California State University-Long Beach	Beach Volleyball	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
37	University of California-Irvine	Baseball	0	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
38	University of California-Irvine	Basketball	0	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
39	University of California-Irvine	Golf	0	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
40	University of California-Irvine	Soccer	0	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
41	University of California-Irvine	Tennis	0	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
42	University of California-Irvine	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
43	University of California-Irvine	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
44	University of California-Irvine	Cross Country	0	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
45	University of California-Irvine	Volleyball	0	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
46	University of California-Irvine	Water Polo	0	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
47	University of California-Riverside	Baseball	0	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
48	University of California-Riverside	Basketball	0	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
49	University of California-Riverside	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
50	University of California-Riverside	Golf	0	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
51	University of California-Riverside	Soccer	0	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
52	University of California-Riverside	Softball	0	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
53	University of California-Riverside	Tennis	0	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
54	University of California-Riverside	Volleyball	0	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
55	University of California-San Diego	Baseball	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
56	University of California-San Diego	Basketball	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
57	University of California-San Diego	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
58	University of California-San Diego	Fencing	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
59	University of California-San Diego	Golf	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
60	University of California-San Diego	Soccer	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
61	University of California-San Diego	Softball	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
62	University of California-San Diego	Swimming	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
63	University of California-San Diego	Tennis	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
64	University of California-San Diego	Volleyball	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
65	University of California-San Diego	Water Polo	0	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
66	University of California-Santa Barbara	Baseball	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
67	University of California-Santa Barbara	Basketball	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
68	University of California-Santa Barbara	Golf	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
69	University of California-Santa Barbara	Soccer	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
70	University of California-Santa Barbara	Softball	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
71	University of California-Santa Barbara	Swimming	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
72	University of California-Santa Barbara	Tennis	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
73	University of California-Santa Barbara	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
74	University of California-Santa Barbara	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
75	University of California-Santa Barbara	Cross Country	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
76	University of California-Santa Barbara	Volleyball	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
77	University of California-Santa Barbara	Water Polo	0	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
78	California State University-Northridge	Beach Volleyball	-520.95	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
79	California State University-Northridge	Volleyball	-1187.88	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
80	California State University-Northridge	Basketball	-3314.55	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
81	California State University-Northridge	Tennis	-4601.19	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
82	California State University-Northridge	Soccer	-5377.87	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Softball

$7,177 132.3%

92.2%

900 – 1,110

$8,222

$44,372

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Baseball

$6,930 13.9%

92.2%

900 – 1,110

$8,222

$44,372

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Golf

$1,608 88.5%

92.2%

900 – 1,110

$8,222

$44,372

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$685 558.3%

92.2%

900 – 1,110

$8,222

$44,372

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Rowing

$623 0.0%

26.8%

1,290 – 1,490

$13,293

$65,669

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Water Polo

$266 120.3%

92.2%

900 – 1,110

$8,222

$44,372

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Baseball

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85.1%

920 – 1,180

$6,567

$44,282

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Basketball

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85.1%

920 – 1,180

$6,567

$44,282

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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85.1%

920 – 1,180

$6,567

$44,282

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Golf

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85.1%

920 – 1,180

$6,567

$44,282

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Big West Conference

Soccer

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85.1%

920 – 1,180

$6,567

$44,282

$7,177
132.3%

$6,930
13.9%

$1,608
88.5%

$685
558.3%

$623
0.0%

$266
120.3%