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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	Blue Mountain Christian University	Bowling	6476.33	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,476 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
2	Blue Mountain Christian University	Archery	6269.12	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,269 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
3	Blue Mountain Christian University	Weight Lifting	5717.02	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,717 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
4	Blue Mountain Christian University	Softball	4216.67	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,217 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
5	Blue Mountain Christian University	Cross Country	3027	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,027 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
6	Blue Mountain Christian University	Baseball	2933.96	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,934 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
7	Blue Mountain Christian University	Golf	1970.83	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,971 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
8	William Carey University	Tennis	1921.39	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,921 2,301.7% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
9	Stillman College	Cross Country	1826.78	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,827 7.0% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
10	University of Mobile	Golf	750.81	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $751 67.3% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
11	William Carey University	Golf	659.85	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $660 3.6% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
12	Stillman College	Softball	616.38	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $616 48.3% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
13	University of Mobile	Basketball	444.78	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $445 14.2% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
14	University of Mobile	Track and Field (Indoor)	283.03	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $283 253.4% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
15	University of Mobile	Track and Field (Outdoor)	240.58	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $241 229.3% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
16	William Carey University	Softball	236.89	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $237 53.6% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
17	University of Mobile	Soccer	228.98	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $229 33.7% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
18	Stillman College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	226.22	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $226 18.4% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
19	Stillman College	Bowling	203.83	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $204 140.2% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
20	Loyola University New Orleans	Golf	183.82	93.05	1,050 – 1,240	26150	34092	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 54% four......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $184 79.1% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092
21	Stillman College	Baseball	144.86	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $145 22.1% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
22	William Carey University	Soccer	117.35	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $117 72.7% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
23	University of Mobile	Baseball	81.8	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $82 79.1% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
24	University of Mobile	Volleyball	46.22	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $46 83.4% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
25	Stillman College	Volleyball	46	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $46 104.1% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
26	William Carey University	Archery	35.36	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $35 52.0% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
27	University of Mobile	Softball	31.84	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $32 288.3% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
28	University of Mobile	Bowling	3.35	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
29	Loyola University New Orleans	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1.22	93.05	1,050 – 1,240	26150	34092	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 54% four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1 99.0% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092
30	Loyola University New Orleans	Swimming	1.21	93.05	1,050 – 1,240	26150	34092	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 54% four......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1 99.9% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092
31	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Baseball	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
32	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Basketball	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
33	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Golf	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
34	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Soccer	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
35	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Softball	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
36	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently 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 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
37	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Cross Country	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
38	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Volleyball	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
39	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Wrestling	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
40	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Other Sports	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
41	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Weight Lifting	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
42	Dalton State College	Basketball	0	43.43	930 – 1,110	5083	37491	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Dalton State College Dalton, GA Based in Dalton, Dalton State College accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 3% of students attending Dalton State College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $5,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,491
43	Dalton State College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	43.43	930 – 1,110	5083	37491	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Dalton State College Dalton, GA Based in Dalton, Dalton State College accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 3% of students attending Dalton State College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $5,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,491
44	Dalton State College	Golf	0	43.43	930 – 1,110	5083	37491	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Dalton State College Dalton, GA Based in Dalton, Dalton State College accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 3% of students attending Dalton State College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $5,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,491
45	Dalton State College	Soccer	0	43.43	930 – 1,110	5083	37491	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Dalton State College Dalton, GA Based in Dalton, Dalton State College accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 3% of students attending Dalton State College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $5,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,491
46	Loyola University New Orleans	Baseball	0	93.05	1,050 – 1,240	26150	34092	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 54% four......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092
47	Loyola University New Orleans	Basketball	0	93.05	1,050 – 1,240	26150	34092	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 54% four......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092
48	Loyola University New Orleans	Tennis	0	93.05	1,050 – 1,240	26150	34092	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 54% four......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092
49	Loyola University New Orleans	Volleyball	0	93.05	1,050 – 1,240	26150	34092	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 54% four......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092
50	Loyola University New Orleans	Other Sports	0	93.05	1,050 – 1,240	26150	34092	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 54% four......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092
51	Loyola University New Orleans	Beach Volleyball	0	93.05	1,050 – 1,240	26150	34092	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Located in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Loyola University New Orleans currently receive grant aid from the school. At Loyola University New Orleans, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a 54% four......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,092
52	Middle Georgia State University	Baseball	0	99.77	940 – 1,150	13326	39624	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Located in Macon, Middle Georgia State University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 7% of students attending Middle Georgia State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,624
53	Middle Georgia State University	Basketball	0	99.77	940 – 1,150	13326	39624	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Located in Macon, Middle Georgia State University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 7% of students attending Middle Georgia State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,624
54	Middle Georgia State University	Soccer	0	99.77	940 – 1,150	13326	39624	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Located in Macon, Middle Georgia State University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 7% of students attending Middle Georgia State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,624
55	Middle Georgia State University	Softball	0	99.77	940 – 1,150	13326	39624	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Located in Macon, Middle Georgia State University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 7% of students attending Middle Georgia State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,624
56	Middle Georgia State University	Tennis	0	99.77	940 – 1,150	13326	39624	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Located in Macon, Middle Georgia State University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 7% of students attending Middle Georgia State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,624
57	Middle Georgia State University	Cross Country	0	99.77	940 – 1,150	13326	39624	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Located in Macon, Middle Georgia State University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 7% of students attending Middle Georgia State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,624
58	Middle Georgia State University	Volleyball	0	99.77	940 – 1,150	13326	39624	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Located in Macon, Middle Georgia State University accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 7% of students attending Middle Georgia State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,624
59	The University of Tennessee Southern	Baseball	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
60	The University of Tennessee Southern	Basketball	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
61	The University of Tennessee Southern	Golf	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
62	The University of Tennessee Southern	Soccer	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
63	The University of Tennessee Southern	Softball	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
64	The University of Tennessee Southern	Swimming	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
65	The University of Tennessee Southern	Tennis	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
66	The University of Tennessee Southern	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
67	The University of Tennessee Southern	Cross Country	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
68	The University of Tennessee Southern	Volleyball	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
69	The University of Tennessee Southern	Other Sports	0	82.71	1,030 – 1,160	15642	36151	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,151
70	University of Mobile	Cross Country	0	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
71	University of Mobile	Other Sports	0	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
72	University of Mobile	Beach Volleyball	0	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
73	William Carey University	Beach Volleyball	0	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
74	William Carey University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-3.07	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
75	William Carey University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-3.07	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
76	William Carey University	Cross Country	-28.71	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
77	Stillman College	Basketball	-59.47	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
78	Blue Mountain Christian University	Soccer	-263.48	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
79	William Carey University	Volleyball	-281.33	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
80	William Carey University	Baseball	-398.8	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
81	Blue Mountain Christian University	Tennis	-775	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
82	William Carey University	Basketball	-1024.23	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
83	Blue Mountain Christian University	Volleyball	-1516.25	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
84	University of Mobile	Tennis	-2804.17	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
85	Blue Mountain Christian University	Basketball	-4965.7	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Bowling

$6,476

100.0%

980 – 1,240

$16,525

$35,401

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Archery

$6,269

100.0%

980 – 1,240

$16,525

$35,401

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Weight Lifting

$5,717

100.0%

980 – 1,240

$16,525

$35,401

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Softball

$4,217 0.0%

100.0%

980 – 1,240

$16,525

$35,401

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Cross Country

$3,027 0.0%

100.0%

980 – 1,240

$16,525

$35,401

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Baseball

$2,934 0.0%

100.0%

980 – 1,240

$16,525

$35,401

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Golf

$1,971 0.0%

100.0%

980 – 1,240

$16,525

$35,401

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Tennis

$1,921 2,301.7%

58.0%

1,080 – 1,310

$17,192

$37,639

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Cross Country

$1,827 7.0%

74.2%

890 – 970

$12,479

$29,790

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Golf

$751 67.3%

72.5%

1,080 – 1,280

$20,503

$37,411

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic Conference

Golf

$660 3.6%

58.0%

1,080 – 1,310

$17,192

$37,639

$4,217
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$3,027
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$2,934
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$1,971
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$1,921
2,301.7%

$1,827
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$751
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$660
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$616
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$445
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$283
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$241
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$237
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$229
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