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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	University of New Orleans	Basketball	35463.66	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $35,464 24.7% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
2	University of New Orleans	Baseball	18764.73	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $18,765 12.7% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
3	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Basketball	17287.12	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $17,287 9.8% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
4	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Football	7551.02	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,551 15.8% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
5	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Softball	6329.52	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,330 581.6% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
6	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Baseball	5154.22	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,154 60.2% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
7	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Golf	4001.5	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,002 44.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
8	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Basketball	3434.97	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,435 65.6% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
9	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Volleyball	2777.89	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,778 273.0% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
10	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Tennis	2601.88	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,602 18.1% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
11	Nicholls State University	Basketball	1956.44	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,956 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
12	Nicholls State University	Volleyball	1110	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,110 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
13	Nicholls State University	Softball	1101	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,101 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
14	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1032.88	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,033 463.5% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
15	Nicholls State University	Golf	1021	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,021 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
16	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Volleyball	996.35	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $996 52.6% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
17	Nicholls State University	Baseball	989.57	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $990 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
18	Nicholls State University	Tennis	934	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $934 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
19	McNeese State University	Softball	902.86	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $903 781.0% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
20	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Softball	882.52	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $883 16.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
21	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Football	874.57	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $875 512.7% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
22	Nicholls State University	Football	798.11	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $798 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
23	McNeese State University	Volleyball	736.24	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $736 199.3% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
24	Nicholls State University	Soccer	639.91	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $640 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
25	McNeese State University	Basketball	547	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $547 2,093.4% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
26	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Soccer	480.96	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $481 295.2% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
27	McNeese State University	Football	423.58	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $424 25.8% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
28	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	402.09	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $402 87.5% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
29	Nicholls State University	Beach Volleyball	255.56	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $256 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
30	Nicholls State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	170.84	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls 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 $171 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
31	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Soccer	96.15	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $96 119.7% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
32	McNeese State University	Baseball	30.29	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $30 110.2% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
33	McNeese State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	15.04	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $15 104.9% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
34	Houston Christian University	Baseball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
35	Houston Christian University	Basketball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
36	Houston Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
37	Houston Christian University	Football	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
38	Houston Christian University	Golf	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
39	Houston Christian University	Soccer	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
40	Houston Christian University	Softball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
41	Houston Christian University	Volleyball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
42	Houston Christian University	Beach Volleyball	0	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
43	Lamar University	Baseball	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
44	Lamar University	Basketball	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
45	Lamar University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
46	Lamar University	Football	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
47	Lamar University	Golf	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
48	Lamar University	Soccer	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
49	Lamar University	Softball	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
50	Lamar University	Tennis	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
51	Lamar University	Volleyball	0	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
52	Southeastern Louisiana University	Baseball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
53	Southeastern Louisiana University	Basketball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
54	Southeastern Louisiana University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
55	Southeastern Louisiana University	Football	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
56	Southeastern Louisiana University	Golf	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
57	Southeastern Louisiana University	Soccer	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
58	Southeastern Louisiana University	Softball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
59	Southeastern Louisiana University	Tennis	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
60	Southeastern Louisiana University	Volleyball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
61	Southeastern Louisiana University	Beach Volleyball	0	93.87	1,040 – 1,210	12007	37124	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Found in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94% of applicants and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
62	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Baseball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
63	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Basketball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
64	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
65	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Golf	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
66	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Soccer	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
67	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Softball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
68	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Tennis	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
69	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Volleyball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
70	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Beach Volleyball	0	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
71	University of the Incarnate Word	Baseball	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
72	University of the Incarnate Word	Basketball	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
73	University of the Incarnate Word	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
74	University of the Incarnate Word	Fencing	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
75	University of the Incarnate Word	Football	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
76	University of the Incarnate Word	Golf	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
77	University of the Incarnate Word	Soccer	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
78	University of the Incarnate Word	Softball	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
79	University of the Incarnate Word	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
80	University of the Incarnate Word	Synchronized Swimming	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Synchronized Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
81	University of the Incarnate Word	Tennis	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
82	University of the Incarnate Word	Volleyball	0	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
83	McNeese State University	Soccer	-28.77	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
84	McNeese State University	Beach Volleyball	-245.58	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
85	McNeese State University	Tennis	-950.88	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
86	University of New Orleans	Tennis	-5458	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
87	University of New Orleans	Beach Volleyball	-6933.14	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
88	University of New Orleans	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-8651.55	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
89	University of New Orleans	Golf	-15853.25	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410
90	University of New Orleans	Volleyball	-29358.1	66.77	1,040 – 1,210	11190	38410	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, the University of New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at the University of New Orleans currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 62%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,410

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Basketball

$35,464 24.7%

66.8%

1,040 – 1,210

$11,190

$38,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Baseball

$18,765 12.7%

66.8%

1,040 – 1,210

$11,190

$38,410

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Basketball

$17,287 9.8%

92.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,156

$39,485

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Football

$7,551 15.8%

92.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,156

$39,485

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Softball

$6,330 581.6%

92.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,156

$39,485

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Baseball

$5,154 60.2%

92.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,156

$39,485

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Golf

$4,002 44.8%

75.0%

930 – 1,150

$11,902

$43,157

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Basketball

$3,435 65.6%

75.0%

930 – 1,150

$11,902

$43,157

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Volleyball

$2,778 273.0%

92.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,156

$39,485

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Tennis

$2,602 18.1%

92.3%

970 – 1,180

$13,156

$39,485

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southland Conference

Basketball

$1,956 0.0%

96.0%

940 – 1,130

$11,029

$38,829

$35,464
24.7%

$18,765
12.7%

$17,287
9.8%

$7,551
15.8%

$6,330
581.6%

$5,154
60.2%

$4,002
44.8%

$3,435
65.6%

$2,778
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$2,602
18.1%

$1,956
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$1,101
0.0%

$1,033
463.5%

$1,021
0.0%

$996
52.6%

$990
0.0%

$934
0.0%