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Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska

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This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Football	519688.82	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $519,689 10.2% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
2	Creighton University	Basketball	127079.74	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $127,080 53.9% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
3	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Ice Hockey	126691.19	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $126,691 80.0% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
4	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Volleyball	78957.71	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $78,958 10,269.5% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
5	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Volleyball	63913.89	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $63,914 1,193.4% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
6	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Basketball	29112.37	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $29,112 52.9% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
7	Midland University	Bowling	16380.84	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $16,381 151.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
8	Midland University	Other Sports	13205.47	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $13,205 103.2% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
9	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Softball	12491.14	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12,491 180.6% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
10	Midland University	Softball	12190.97	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12,191 321.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
11	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Golf	12163.1	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12,163 618.0% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
12	Midland University	Wrestling	10000.67	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,001 258.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
13	Midland University	Weight Lifting	9167.11	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9,167 4,550.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
14	Midland University	Volleyball	8522.41	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,522 184.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
15	Midland University	Swimming	7954.93	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,955 3.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
16	Midland University	Basketball	6406.34	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,406 2.2% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
17	Creighton University	Golf	6058.5	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,059 304.2% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
18	Midland University	Baseball	5495.72	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,496 771.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
19	Concordia University-Nebraska	Softball	4926.36	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,926 756.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
20	Midland University	Soccer	4365.71	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,366 154.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
21	Midland University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	2976.98	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,977 28.6% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
22	Concordia University-Nebraska	Volleyball	2503.39	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,503 8.2% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
23	Creighton University	Tennis	2193.68	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,194 45.6% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
24	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Swimming and Diving (combined)	2189.09	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,189 2.1% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
25	Midland University	Lacrosse	2168.84	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,169 56.9% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
26	Midland University	Tennis	2016.03	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,016 198.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
27	Midland University	Golf	1569.5	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,570 89.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
28	Concordia University-Nebraska	Basketball	1473.43	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,473 7.3% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
29	Peru State College	Bowling	1370.5	77.08	--	11855	39150	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Peru State College Peru, NE Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,371 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
30	Peru State College	Golf	1310.3	77.08	--	11855	39150	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Peru State College Peru, NE Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,310 0.0% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
31	Peru State College	Other Sports	1106.81	77.08	--	11855	39150	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Peru State College Peru, NE Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,107 528.6% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
32	Concordia University-Nebraska	Baseball	976.66	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $977 66.8% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
33	Concordia University-Nebraska	Soccer	946.23	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $946 108.4% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
34	Concordia University-Nebraska	Golf	679.08	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $679 27.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
35	Concordia University-Nebraska	Other Sports	656.44	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $656 10.1% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
36	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Tennis	628.14	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $628 4,327.1% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
37	Peru State College	Cross Country	609.14	77.08	--	11855	39150	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Peru State College Peru, NE Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $609 6.9% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
38	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Basketball	604.97	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $605 0.0% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
39	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Tennis	544.55	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $545 0.0% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
40	Concordia University-Nebraska	Football	541.96	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $542 17.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
41	Doane University	Rifle	510	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $510 89.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
42	Doane University	Wrestling	508.34	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $508 35.5% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
43	Doane University	Volleyball	491.86	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $492 205.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
44	Concordia University-Nebraska	Wrestling	421.71	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $422 13.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
45	Doane University	Baseball	410.36	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $410 30.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
46	Concordia University-Nebraska	Tennis	393.26	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $393 14.3% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
47	Doane University	Football	375.88	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $376 37.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
48	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Volleyball	371.27	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $371 445.0% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
49	Creighton University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	347.73	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $348 65.9% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
50	Peru State College	Football	345.51	77.08	--	11855	39150	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Peru State College Peru, NE Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $346 109.6% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
51	Doane University	Tennis	183.71	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $184 164.8% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
52	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Soccer	178.26	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $178 0.0% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
53	Doane University	Basketball	160.72	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $161 18.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
54	Peru State College	Basketball	112.79	77.08	--	11855	39150	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Peru State College Peru, NE Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $113 36.1% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
55	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Football	74.99	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $75 9.9% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
56	Doane University	Golf	68.06	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $68 79.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
57	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Wrestling	14.98	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $15 211.8% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
58	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Basketball	5.86	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6 98.0% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
59	Bellevue University	Baseball	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
60	Bellevue University	Basketball	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
61	Bellevue University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
62	Bellevue University	Golf	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
63	Bellevue University	Soccer	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
64	Bellevue University	Softball	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
65	Bellevue University	Volleyball	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
66	Bellevue University	Other Sports	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
67	Chadron State College	Basketball	0	0	--	13852	39139	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Chadron State College Chadron, NE Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
68	Chadron State College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	0	--	13852	39139	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Chadron State College Chadron, NE Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
69	Chadron State College	Football	0	0	--	13852	39139	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Chadron State College Chadron, NE Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
70	Chadron State College	Golf	0	0	--	13852	39139	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Chadron State College Chadron, NE Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
71	Chadron State College	Softball	0	0	--	13852	39139	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Chadron State College Chadron, NE Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
72	Chadron State College	Volleyball	0	0	--	13852	39139	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Chadron State College Chadron, NE Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
73	Chadron State College	Wrestling	0	0	--	13852	39139	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Chadron State College Chadron, NE Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
74	Chadron State College	Rodeo	0	0	--	13852	39139	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Chadron State College Chadron, NE Sport Rodeo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
75	Hastings College	Baseball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
76	Hastings College	Basketball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
77	Hastings College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
78	Hastings College	Football	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
79	Hastings College	Golf	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
80	Hastings College	Rifle	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
81	Hastings College	Soccer	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
82	Hastings College	Softball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
83	Hastings College	Tennis	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
84	Hastings College	Volleyball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
85	Hastings College	Wrestling	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
86	Hastings College	Other Sports	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
87	Hastings College	Bowling	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
88	Union Adventist University	Basketball	0	99.89	940 – 1,220	23602	43853	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
89	Union Adventist University	Soccer	0	99.89	940 – 1,220	23602	43853	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
90	Union Adventist University	Volleyball	0	99.89	940 – 1,220	23602	43853	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
91	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
92	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Football	0	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
93	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Golf	0	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
94	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Softball	0	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
95	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
96	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Volleyball	0	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
97	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Wrestling	0	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
98	Wayne State College	Baseball	0	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
99	Wayne State College	Basketball	0	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
100	Wayne State College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
101	Wayne State College	Football	0	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
102	Wayne State College	Golf	0	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
103	Wayne State College	Soccer	0	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
104	Wayne State College	Softball	0	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
105	Wayne State College	Volleyball	0	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
106	Wayne State College	Beach Volleyball	0	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
107	York University	Baseball	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
108	York University	Basketball	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
109	York University	Golf	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
110	York University	Soccer	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
111	York University	Softball	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
112	York University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
113	York University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
114	York University	Cross Country	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
115	York University	Volleyball	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
116	York University	Wrestling	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
117	York University	Other Sports	0	47.63	850 – 1,170	20163	36447	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
118	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-28.35	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
119	Doane University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-39.99	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
120	Doane University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-40	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
121	Doane University	Cross Country	-63.28	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
122	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Baseball	-77.63	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
123	Doane University	Softball	-114.89	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
124	Peru State College	Baseball	-115.71	77.08	--	11855	39150	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Peru State College Peru, NE Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
125	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Soccer	-126.85	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
126	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Softball	-152.68	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
127	Doane University	Soccer	-198.69	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
128	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Swimming	-212.79	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
129	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Golf	-222.95	79.82	1,110 – 1,280	24863	47667	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 40 available majors and programs – Business/Commerce, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
130	Peru State College	Softball	-338.89	77.08	--	11855	39150	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Peru State College Peru, NE Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
131	Creighton University	Rowing	-594.3	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
132	Peru State College	Volleyball	-1143.06	77.08	--	11855	39150	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Peru State College Peru, NE Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,150
133	Concordia University-Nebraska	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-1304.73	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
134	Midland University	Football	-2153.95	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
135	Midland University	Ice Hockey	-2317.73	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
136	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-6216.4	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
137	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Beach Volleyball	-13160.4	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
138	Creighton University	Baseball	-14263.68	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
139	Creighton University	Soccer	-17594.14	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
140	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-18756.41	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% 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 -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
141	Creighton University	Softball	-21236.58	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
142	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Baseball	-21294.57	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
143	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Soccer	-29530.58	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#143 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
144	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Tennis	-30615	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#144 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
145	Creighton University	Volleyball	-31551.39	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#145 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
146	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Baseball	-42736.96	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#146 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
147	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Wrestling	-52053.65	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#147 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
148	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Bowling	-53052.83	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#148 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
149	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Basketball	-53330.52	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#149 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
150	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-60522.29	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#150 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
151	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Gymnastics	-66315.67	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#151 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
152	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Rifle	-67167	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#152 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
153	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Soccer	-69124.9	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#153 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
154	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Golf	-70264.23	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#154 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
155	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Tennis	-99562.11	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#155 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
156	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Softball	-163625.04	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#156 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692