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.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| 1 | William Carey University | Golf | 1147.11 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 2 | University of Mobile | Golf | 868.68 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 3 | University of Mobile | Baseball | 644.27 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 4 | William Carey University | Baseball | 638.7 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 5 | William Carey University | Tennis | 516.38 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 6 | William Carey University | Volleyball | 412.17 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 7 | University of Mobile | Cross Country | 370.15 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 8 | William Carey University | Basketball | 312.14 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 9 | University of Mobile | Tennis | 217.76 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 10 | University of Mobile | Bowling | 198.19 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 11 | University of Mobile | Track and Field (Indoor) | 159.68 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 12 | University of Mobile | Softball | 144.79 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 13 | University of Mobile | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 142.12 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
#13
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 14 | William Carey University | Softball | 127.39 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
#14
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 15 | William Carey University | Soccer | 48.53 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 16 | University of Mobile | Soccer | 39.35 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 17 | William Carey University | Archery | 17.34 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 18 | William Carey University | Swimming | 14.29 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
#18
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 19 | William Carey University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 10.11 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 20 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Baseball | 0 | 75.72 | 890 – 1,090 | 7308 | 35495 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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| 21 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Basketball | 0 | 75.72 | 890 – 1,090 | 7308 | 35495 |
#21
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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| 22 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Golf | 0 | 75.72 | 890 – 1,090 | 7308 | 35495 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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| 23 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Soccer | 0 | 75.72 | 890 – 1,090 | 7308 | 35495 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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| 24 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Softball | 0 | 75.72 | 890 – 1,090 | 7308 | 35495 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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| 25 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tennis | 0 | 75.72 | 890 – 1,090 | 7308 | 35495 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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| 26 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Cross Country | 0 | 75.72 | 890 – 1,090 | 7308 | 35495 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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| 27 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Baseball | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 28 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Basketball | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 29 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Golf | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 30 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Soccer | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 31 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Softball | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 32 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Tennis | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 33 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
#33
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 34 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Cross Country | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 35 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Volleyball | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 36 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Archery | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 37 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Bowling | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 38 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Weight Lifting | 0 | 88.95 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 24712 | 35401 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBlue Mountain Christian University
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| 39 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Baseball | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 40 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Basketball | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 41 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Golf | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 42 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Soccer | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 43 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Softball | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 44 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
#44
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 45 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 46 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Cross Country | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 47 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Volleyball | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 48 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Wrestling | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 49 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Other Sports | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 50 | Brewton-Parker Christian University | Weight Lifting | 0 | 96.49 | 920 – 1,060 | 25613 | 35732 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceBrewton-Parker Christian University
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| 51 | Dalton State College | Basketball | 0 | 43.43 | 930 – 1,110 | 5625 | 37491 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceDalton State College
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| 52 | Dalton State College | Golf | 0 | 43.43 | 930 – 1,110 | 5625 | 37491 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceDalton State College
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| 53 | Dalton State College | Soccer | 0 | 43.43 | 930 – 1,110 | 5625 | 37491 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceDalton State College
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| 54 | Dalton State College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 43.43 | 930 – 1,110 | 5625 | 37491 |
#54
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceDalton State College
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| 55 | Dalton State College | Cross Country | 0 | 43.43 | 930 – 1,110 | 5625 | 37491 |
#55
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceDalton State College
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| 56 | Life University | Basketball | 0 | 59.18 | 880 – 1,080 | 29111 | 37368 |
#56
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLife University
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| 57 | Life University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 59.18 | 880 – 1,080 | 29111 | 37368 |
#57
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLife University
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| 58 | Life University | Lacrosse | 0 | 59.18 | 880 – 1,080 | 29111 | 37368 |
#58
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLife University
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| 59 | Life University | Soccer | 0 | 59.18 | 880 – 1,080 | 29111 | 37368 |
#59
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLife University
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| 60 | Life University | Swimming | 0 | 59.18 | 880 – 1,080 | 29111 | 37368 |
#60
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLife University
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| 61 | Life University | Volleyball | 0 | 59.18 | 880 – 1,080 | 29111 | 37368 |
#61
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLife University
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| 62 | Life University | Wrestling | 0 | 59.18 | 880 – 1,080 | 29111 | 37368 |
#62
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLife University
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| 63 | Life University | Other Sports | 0 | 59.18 | 880 – 1,080 | 29111 | 37368 |
#63
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLife University
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| 64 | Loyola University New Orleans | Baseball | 0 | 90.58 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 26291 | 34092 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLoyola University New Orleans
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| 65 | Loyola University New Orleans | Basketball | 0 | 90.58 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 26291 | 34092 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLoyola University New Orleans
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| 66 | Loyola University New Orleans | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 90.58 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 26291 | 34092 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLoyola University New Orleans
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| 67 | Loyola University New Orleans | Golf | 0 | 90.58 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 26291 | 34092 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLoyola University New Orleans
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| 68 | Loyola University New Orleans | Swimming | 0 | 90.58 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 26291 | 34092 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLoyola University New Orleans
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| 69 | Loyola University New Orleans | Tennis | 0 | 90.58 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 26291 | 34092 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLoyola University New Orleans
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| 70 | Loyola University New Orleans | Volleyball | 0 | 90.58 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 26291 | 34092 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLoyola University New Orleans
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| 71 | Loyola University New Orleans | Other Sports | 0 | 90.58 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 26291 | 34092 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLoyola University New Orleans
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| 72 | Loyola University New Orleans | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 90.58 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 26291 | 34092 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceLoyola University New Orleans
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| 73 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Baseball | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 74 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Basketball | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 75 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Golf | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 76 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Soccer | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 77 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Softball | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 78 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Swimming | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 79 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Tennis | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 80 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 81 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Cross Country | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 82 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Volleyball | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 83 | The University of Tennessee Southern | Other Sports | 0 | 86.71 | 970 – 1,180 | 14546 | 36151 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceThe University of Tennessee Southern
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| 84 | University of Mobile | Basketball | 0 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 85 | University of Mobile | Volleyball | 0 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 86 | University of Mobile | Other Sports | 0 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 87 | University of Mobile | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 77.89 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22382 | 37411 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Mobile
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| 88 | William Carey University | Cross Country | 0 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 89 | William Carey University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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| 90 | William Carey University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -6.73 | 60.29 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 15469 | 37639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern States Athletic ConferenceWilliam Carey University
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