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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	Morgan State University	Basketball	19514.85	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $19,515 22.5% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
2	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Football	17763.64	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $17,764 0.0% Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
3	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Basketball	15755.42	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $15,755 0.0% Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
4	Morgan State University	Wrestling	13291.26	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $13,291 Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
5	Morgan State University	Football	8846.54	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,847 15.5% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
6	South Carolina State University	Tennis	3798.6	82.62	710 – 1,010	17928	30064	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC Found in Orangeburg, South Carolina State University accepts 83% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 65% of students attending South Carolina State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,799 182.4% Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 710 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,064
7	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Bowling	2202.38	90.36	850 – 1,010	14595	34624	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,202 79.8% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
8	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Softball	1926.57	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,927 0.0% Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
9	Morgan State University	Volleyball	1568.4	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,568 68.6% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
10	South Carolina State University	Football	1090.45	82.62	710 – 1,010	17928	30064	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC Found in Orangeburg, South Carolina State University accepts 83% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 65% of students attending South Carolina State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,090 89.9% Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 710 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,064
11	South Carolina State University	Basketball	1032.57	82.62	710 – 1,010	17928	30064	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC Found in Orangeburg, South Carolina State University accepts 83% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 65% of students attending South Carolina State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,033 93.3% Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 710 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,064
12	Morgan State University	Softball	923.68	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $924 5.2% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
13	Morgan State University	Bowling	900	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $900 60.0% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
14	Morgan State University	Tennis	500	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $500 30.8% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
15	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Golf	491.37	90.36	850 – 1,010	14595	34624	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $491 91.8% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
16	Morgan State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	294.38	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $294 26.7% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
17	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Basketball	170.57	90.36	850 – 1,010	14595	34624	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $171 96.3% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
18	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Baseball	139.53	90.36	850 – 1,010	14595	34624	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $140 129.0% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
19	Coppin State University	Baseball	0	49.56	860 – 1,040	7684	42243	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 50% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $9,911 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
20	Coppin State University	Basketball	0	49.56	860 – 1,040	7684	42243	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 50% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $9,911 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
21	Coppin State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	49.56	860 – 1,040	7684	42243	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 50% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $9,911 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
22	Coppin State University	Softball	0	49.56	860 – 1,040	7684	42243	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 50% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $9,911 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
23	Coppin State University	Tennis	0	49.56	860 – 1,040	7684	42243	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 50% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $9,911 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
24	Coppin State University	Volleyball	0	49.56	860 – 1,040	7684	42243	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 50% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $9,911 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
25	Coppin State University	Bowling	0	49.56	860 – 1,040	7684	42243	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 50% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $9,911 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
26	Delaware State University	Baseball	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
27	Delaware State University	Basketball	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
28	Delaware State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
29	Delaware State University	Football	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
30	Delaware State University	Golf	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
31	Delaware State University	Lacrosse	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
32	Delaware State University	Soccer	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
33	Delaware State University	Softball	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
34	Delaware State University	Tennis	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
35	Delaware State University	Volleyball	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
36	Delaware State University	Other Sports	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
37	Delaware State University	Bowling	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
38	Delaware State University	Equestrian	0	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
39	Howard University	Basketball	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
40	Howard University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
41	Howard University	Football	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
42	Howard University	Golf	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
43	Howard University	Lacrosse	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
44	Howard University	Soccer	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
45	Howard University	Softball	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
46	Howard University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
47	Howard University	Tennis	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
48	Howard University	Volleyball	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
49	Howard University	Bowling	0	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
50	Norfolk State University	Baseball	0	87.46	870 – 1,030	12272	33412	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Based in Norfolk, Norfolk State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 70% of students decide to stay at Norfolk State University after completing......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,412
51	Norfolk State University	Basketball	0	87.46	870 – 1,030	12272	33412	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Based in Norfolk, Norfolk State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 70% of students decide to stay at Norfolk State University after completing......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,412
52	Norfolk State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	87.46	870 – 1,030	12272	33412	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Based in Norfolk, Norfolk State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 70% of students decide to stay at Norfolk State University after completing......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,412
53	Norfolk State University	Football	0	87.46	870 – 1,030	12272	33412	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Based in Norfolk, Norfolk State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 70% of students decide to stay at Norfolk State University after completing......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,412
54	Norfolk State University	Softball	0	87.46	870 – 1,030	12272	33412	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Based in Norfolk, Norfolk State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 70% of students decide to stay at Norfolk State University after completing......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,412
55	Norfolk State University	Tennis	0	87.46	870 – 1,030	12272	33412	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Based in Norfolk, Norfolk State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 70% of students decide to stay at Norfolk State University after completing......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,412
56	Norfolk State University	Volleyball	0	87.46	870 – 1,030	12272	33412	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Based in Norfolk, Norfolk State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 70% of students decide to stay at Norfolk State University after completing......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,412
57	Norfolk State University	Bowling	0	87.46	870 – 1,030	12272	33412	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Based in Norfolk, Norfolk State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 70% of students decide to stay at Norfolk State University after completing......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $12,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,412
58	North Carolina Central University	Basketball	0	86.97	810 – 1,130	13884	35967	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is non selective, accepting 87% of applicants. 90% receive grant aid, $12,449 on average. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, student athletes could receive athletic scholarships. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Tennis. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,967
59	North Carolina Central University	Football	0	86.97	810 – 1,130	13884	35967	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is non selective, accepting 87% of applicants. 90% receive grant aid, $12,449 on average. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, student athletes could receive athletic scholarships. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Tennis. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,967
60	North Carolina Central University	Golf	0	86.97	810 – 1,130	13884	35967	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is non selective, accepting 87% of applicants. 90% receive grant aid, $12,449 on average. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, student athletes could receive athletic scholarships. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Tennis. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,967
61	North Carolina Central University	Softball	0	86.97	810 – 1,130	13884	35967	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is non selective, accepting 87% of applicants. 90% receive grant aid, $12,449 on average. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, student athletes could receive athletic scholarships. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Tennis. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,967
62	North Carolina Central University	Tennis	0	86.97	810 – 1,130	13884	35967	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is non selective, accepting 87% of applicants. 90% receive grant aid, $12,449 on average. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, student athletes could receive athletic scholarships. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Tennis. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,967
63	North Carolina Central University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	86.97	810 – 1,130	13884	35967	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is non selective, accepting 87% of applicants. 90% receive grant aid, $12,449 on average. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, student athletes could receive athletic scholarships. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Tennis. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,967
64	North Carolina Central University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	86.97	810 – 1,130	13884	35967	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is non selective, accepting 87% of applicants. 90% receive grant aid, $12,449 on average. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, student athletes could receive athletic scholarships. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Tennis. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,967
65	North Carolina Central University	Cross Country	0	86.97	810 – 1,130	13884	35967	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is non selective, accepting 87% of applicants. 90% receive grant aid, $12,449 on average. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, student athletes could receive athletic scholarships. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Tennis. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,967
66	North Carolina Central University	Volleyball	0	86.97	810 – 1,130	13884	35967	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is non selective, accepting 87% of applicants. 90% receive grant aid, $12,449 on average. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, student athletes could receive athletic scholarships. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Tennis. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,967
67	South Carolina State University	Volleyball	0	82.62	710 – 1,010	17928	30064	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC Found in Orangeburg, South Carolina State University accepts 83% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 65% of students attending South Carolina State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 710 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,064
68	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-71.11	90.36	850 – 1,010	14595	34624	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
69	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Softball	-264.25	90.36	850 – 1,010	14595	34624	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
70	South Carolina State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-735.84	82.62	710 – 1,010	17928	30064	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC Found in Orangeburg, South Carolina State University accepts 83% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 65% of students attending South Carolina State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 710 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,064
71	South Carolina State University	Softball	-1209.38	82.62	710 – 1,010	17928	30064	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC Found in Orangeburg, South Carolina State University accepts 83% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 65% of students attending South Carolina State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 710 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,064
72	Morgan State University	Other Sports	-1338.09	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
73	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Volleyball	-1849.62	90.36	850 – 1,010	14595	34624	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
74	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Golf	-2703.27	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
75	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Baseball	-2964.34	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
76	South Carolina State University	Soccer	-4084.69	82.62	710 – 1,010	17928	30064	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC Found in Orangeburg, South Carolina State University accepts 83% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 65% of students attending South Carolina State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 710 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,064
77	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-5559.19	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
78	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-7237.43	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
79	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Bowling	-7884.71	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
80	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Volleyball	-9184.56	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
81	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Tennis	-15340.14	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
82	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Cross Country	-22116	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Basketball

$19,515 22.5%

82.2%

850 – 1,080

$15,350

$40,065

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Football

$17,764 0.0%

20.6%

1,030 – 1,180

$15,491

$36,153

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Basketball

$15,755 0.0%

20.6%

1,030 – 1,180

$15,491

$36,153

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Wrestling

$13,291

82.2%

850 – 1,080

$15,350

$40,065

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Football

$8,847 15.5%

82.2%

850 – 1,080

$15,350

$40,065

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Tennis

$3,799 182.4%

82.6%

710 – 1,010

$17,928

$30,064

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Bowling

$2,202 79.8%

90.4%

850 – 1,010

$14,595

$34,624

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Softball

$1,927 0.0%

20.6%

1,030 – 1,180

$15,491

$36,153

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$1,568 68.6%

82.2%

850 – 1,080

$15,350

$40,065

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Football

$1,090 89.9%

82.6%

710 – 1,010

$17,928

$30,064

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Basketball

$1,033 93.3%

82.6%

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$30,064

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