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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	Grambling State University	Bowling	42661	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $42,661 0.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
2	Southern University and A & M College	Golf	40293.82	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $40,294 Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
3	Southern University and A & M College	Bowling	25936.17	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $25,936 35.5% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
4	Grambling State University	Tennis	24764.6	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $24,765 0.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
5	Southern University and A & M College	Tennis	22805.92	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $22,806 978.7% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
6	Grambling State University	Baseball	18225.22	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $18,225 0.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
7	Grambling State University	Basketball	15481.64	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $15,482 51,605,366.7% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
8	Alabama A & M University	Basketball	11823.5	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $11,824 0.0% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
9	Grambling State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	10452.58	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,453 0.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
10	Mississippi Valley State University	Basketball	7902.24	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,902 0.0% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
11	Southern University and A & M College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	7051.23	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% 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 $7,051 1.6% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
12	Grambling State University	Volleyball	5945.4	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,945 0.0% Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
13	Texas Southern University	Volleyball	5897.65	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,898 77.5% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
14	Alabama A & M University	Football	5512.48	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,512 0.0% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
15	Texas Southern University	Softball	4177.36	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,177 5.9% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
16	Texas Southern University	Baseball	4078.12	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,078 3.3% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
17	Alabama A & M University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	4035.48	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,035 Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
18	Alabama A & M University	Soccer	2399.31	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,399 0.0% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
19	Texas Southern University	Soccer	709.75	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $710 12.5% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
20	Texas Southern University	Basketball	241.3	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $241 16.0% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
21	Alabama State University	Baseball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
22	Alabama State University	Basketball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
23	Alabama State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
24	Alabama State University	Football	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
25	Alabama State University	Golf	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
26	Alabama State University	Soccer	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
27	Alabama State University	Softball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
28	Alabama State University	Tennis	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
29	Alabama State University	Volleyball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
30	Alabama State University	Bowling	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
31	Alcorn State University	Baseball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
32	Alcorn State University	Basketball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
33	Alcorn State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
34	Alcorn State University	Football	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
35	Alcorn State University	Soccer	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
36	Alcorn State University	Softball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
37	Alcorn State University	Tennis	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
38	Alcorn State University	Volleyball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
39	Bethune-Cookman University	Baseball	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
40	Bethune-Cookman University	Basketball	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
41	Bethune-Cookman University	Football	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
42	Bethune-Cookman University	Golf	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
43	Bethune-Cookman University	Softball	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
44	Bethune-Cookman University	Tennis	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
45	Bethune-Cookman University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
46	Bethune-Cookman University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
47	Bethune-Cookman University	Cross Country	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
48	Bethune-Cookman University	Volleyball	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
49	Jackson State University	Baseball	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
50	Jackson State University	Basketball	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
51	Jackson State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
52	Jackson State University	Football	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
53	Jackson State University	Soccer	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
54	Jackson State University	Softball	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
55	Jackson State University	Tennis	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
56	Jackson State University	Volleyball	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
57	Jackson State University	Bowling	0	48.23	850 – 1,050	19892	30530	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 48% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 24% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
58	Mississippi Valley State University	Baseball	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
59	Mississippi Valley State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
60	Mississippi Valley State University	Football	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
61	Mississippi Valley State University	Soccer	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
62	Mississippi Valley State University	Softball	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
63	Mississippi Valley State University	Tennis	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
64	Mississippi Valley State University	Volleyball	0	51.16	760 – 970	12304	25817	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 51% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 62% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
65	Prairie View A & M University	Baseball	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
66	Prairie View A & M University	Basketball	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
67	Prairie View A & M University	Football	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
68	Prairie View A & M University	Golf	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
69	Prairie View A & M University	Soccer	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
70	Prairie View A & M University	Softball	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
71	Prairie View A & M University	Tennis	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
72	Prairie View A & M University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
73	Prairie View A & M University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
74	Prairie View A & M University	Cross Country	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
75	Prairie View A & M University	Volleyball	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
76	Prairie View A & M University	Bowling	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
77	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Baseball	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
78	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Basketball	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
79	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
80	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Football	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
81	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Golf	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
82	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Soccer	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
83	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Softball	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
84	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Volleyball	0	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
85	Texas Southern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-126.64	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
86	Southern University and A & M College	Football	-239.54	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
87	Texas Southern University	Football	-955.36	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
88	Alabama A & M University	Golf	-1437.62	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
89	Southern University and A & M College	Volleyball	-3006.85	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
90	Texas Southern University	Bowling	-3409.73	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
91	Southern University and A & M College	Soccer	-3603.34	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
92	Alabama A & M University	Tennis	-5252.88	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
93	Southern University and A & M College	Baseball	-6258.09	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
94	Alabama A & M University	Softball	-6684.58	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
95	Southern University and A & M College	Softball	-7056.05	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
96	Alabama A & M University	Baseball	-7103.8	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
97	Texas Southern University	Golf	-8261.64	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
98	Alabama A & M University	Bowling	-10308.89	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
99	Grambling State University	Softball	-15448.85	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
100	Grambling State University	Football	-17645.91	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
101	Grambling State University	Soccer	-18699.15	23.68	860 – 1,050	19092	25589	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 23.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $19,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
102	Alabama A & M University	Volleyball	-20446.92	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
103	Southern University and A & M College	Basketball	-22107.06	49.87	880 – 1,040	18937	33033	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033

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

Bowling

$42,661 0.0%

23.7%

860 – 1,050

$19,092

$25,589

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

Golf

$40,294

49.9%

880 – 1,040

$18,937

$33,033

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

Bowling

$25,936 35.5%

49.9%

880 – 1,040

$18,937

$33,033

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

Tennis

$24,765 0.0%

23.7%

860 – 1,050

$19,092

$25,589

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

Tennis

$22,806 978.7%

49.9%

880 – 1,040

$18,937

$33,033

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

Baseball

$18,225 0.0%

23.7%

860 – 1,050

$19,092

$25,589

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

Basketball

$15,482 51,605,366.7%

23.7%

860 – 1,050

$19,092

$25,589

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

Basketball

$11,824 0.0%

66.2%

840 – 1,040

$14,064

$27,851

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$10,453 0.0%

23.7%

860 – 1,050

$19,092

$25,589

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

Basketball

$7,902 0.0%

51.2%

760 – 970

$12,304

$25,817

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$7,051 1.6%

49.9%

880 – 1,040

$18,937

$33,033

$42,661
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$25,936
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$24,765
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$22,806
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$18,225
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$15,482
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$11,824
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$10,453
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$7,902
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$7,051
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$5,945
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$5,898
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$5,512
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$4,177
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$4,078
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