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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	Ottawa University-Surprise	Bowling	15618.1	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $15,618 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
2	Ottawa University-Surprise	Basketball	15050.85	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $15,051 258.7% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
3	Ottawa University-Surprise	Beach Volleyball	12673.6	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12,674 138.4% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
4	Ottawa University-Surprise	Softball	9279.08	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9,279 379.4% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
5	Ottawa University-Surprise	Cross Country	8259.65	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,260 69.6% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
6	Ottawa University-Surprise	Weight Lifting	6336.94	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,337 25.4% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
7	Ottawa University-Surprise	Golf	6046.83	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,047 461.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
8	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Indoor)	3916.4	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,916 137.9% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
9	Ottawa University-Surprise	Tennis	2597.52	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,598 66.9% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
10	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Outdoor)	2249.73	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,250 144.9% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
11	Dine College	Cross Country	2106.75	60.36	--	10354	23195	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Dine College Tsaile, AZ Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,107 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,195
12	Yavapai College	Softball	1738.5	74.42	--	6985	35028	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,739 40.2% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
13	Yavapai College	Volleyball	1690.88	74.42	--	6985	35028	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,691 81.5% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
14	Yavapai College	Baseball	1604.79	74.42	--	6985	35028	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,605 291.2% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
15	Ottawa University-Surprise	Football	1489.26	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,489 117.3% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
16	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Golf	1450.5	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,451 65.0% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
17	Paradise Valley Community College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	1152.74	95.15	--	14322	41597	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,153 12.9% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
18	GateWay Community College	Softball	976.25	60.36	--	13317	42262	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $976 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
19	Paradise Valley Community College	Softball	874.7	95.15	--	14322	41597	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $875 33.1% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
20	Yavapai College	Soccer	826.82	74.42	--	6985	35028	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $827 72.1% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
21	Paradise Valley Community College	Cross Country	689.92	95.15	--	14322	41597	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $690 6.2% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
22	Paradise Valley Community College	Baseball	639.51	95.15	--	14322	41597	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $640 29.1% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
23	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Basketball	630.96	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $631 208.0% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
24	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Wrestling	604.53	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $605 69.2% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
25	Paradise Valley Community College	Tennis	414.78	95.15	--	14322	41597	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $415 76.2% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
26	Yavapai College	Other Sports	261.38	74.42	--	6985	35028	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $261 73.9% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
27	GateWay Community College	Soccer	257.15	60.36	--	13317	42262	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $257 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
28	Paradise Valley Community College	Golf	200	95.15	--	14322	41597	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $200 33.4% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
29	Paradise Valley Community College	Soccer	96.82	95.15	--	14322	41597	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $97 955.8% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
30	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	92.56	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $93 82.1% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
31	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Soccer	6.73	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7 93.0% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
32	University of Arizona	Gymnastics	0.05	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 100.0% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
33	Arizona Christian University	Baseball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
34	Arizona Christian University	Basketball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
35	Arizona Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
36	Arizona Christian University	Football	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
37	Arizona Christian University	Golf	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
38	Arizona Christian University	Soccer	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
39	Arizona Christian University	Softball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
40	Arizona Christian University	Swimming	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
41	Arizona Christian University	Tennis	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
42	Arizona Christian University	Volleyball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
43	Arizona Christian University	Wrestling	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
44	Arizona Christian University	Other Sports	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
45	Arizona Christian University	Beach Volleyball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
46	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Baseball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
47	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Basketball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
48	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
49	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Football	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
50	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Golf	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
51	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Gymnastics	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
52	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Ice Hockey	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
53	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Lacrosse	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
54	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Soccer	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
55	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Softball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
56	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
57	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Tennis	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
58	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Volleyball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
59	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Water Polo	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
60	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Wrestling	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
61	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Other Sports	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
62	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Beach Volleyball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
63	Glendale Community College	Baseball	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
64	Glendale Community College	Basketball	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
65	Glendale Community College	Golf	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
66	Glendale Community College	Soccer	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
67	Glendale Community College	Softball	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
68	Glendale Community College	Tennis	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
69	Glendale Community College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
70	Glendale Community College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
71	Glendale Community College	Cross Country	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
72	Glendale Community College	Volleyball	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
73	Grand Canyon University	Baseball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
74	Grand Canyon University	Basketball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
75	Grand Canyon University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
76	Grand Canyon University	Golf	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
77	Grand Canyon University	Soccer	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
78	Grand Canyon University	Softball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
79	Grand Canyon University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
80	Grand Canyon University	Tennis	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
81	Grand Canyon University	Volleyball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
82	Grand Canyon University	Beach Volleyball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
83	Northern Arizona University	Basketball	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
84	Northern Arizona University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
85	Northern Arizona University	Football	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
86	Northern Arizona University	Golf	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
87	Northern Arizona University	Soccer	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
88	Northern Arizona University	Swimming	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
89	Northern Arizona University	Tennis	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
90	Northern Arizona University	Volleyball	0	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
91	University of Arizona	Baseball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
92	University of Arizona	Basketball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
93	University of Arizona	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
94	University of Arizona	Football	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
95	University of Arizona	Golf	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
96	University of Arizona	Soccer	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
97	University of Arizona	Softball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
98	University of Arizona	Tennis	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
99	University of Arizona	Volleyball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
100	University of Arizona	Other Sports	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
101	University of Arizona	Beach Volleyball	0	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
102	Yavapai College	Basketball	0	74.42	--	6985	35028	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
103	University of Arizona	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-0.01	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
104	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Baseball	-8.35	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
105	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Volleyball	-161.47	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
106	GateWay Community College	Baseball	-438.88	60.36	--	13317	42262	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
107	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Softball	-673.59	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
108	Dine College	Rodeo	-769.6	60.36	--	10354	23195	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Dine College Tsaile, AZ Sport Rodeo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,195
109	Ottawa University-Surprise	Water Polo	-1043.96	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
110	Ottawa University-Surprise	Volleyball	-1708.56	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
111	Ottawa University-Surprise	Swimming	-4161.7	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
112	Ottawa University-Surprise	Baseball	-7190.13	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
113	Ottawa University-Surprise	Other Sports	-9052.7	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
114	Ottawa University-Surprise	Soccer	-16562.07	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139

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Bowling

$15,618

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona

Basketball

$15,051 258.7%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona

Beach Volleyball

$12,674 138.4%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona

Softball

$9,279 379.4%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona

Cross Country

$8,260 69.6%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona

Weight Lifting

$6,337 25.4%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona

Golf

$6,047 461.8%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona

Track and Field (Indoor)

$3,916 137.9%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona

Tennis

$2,598 66.9%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$2,250 144.9%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Arizona

Cross Country

$2,107 0.0%

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$3,916
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