Most Profitable College Athletics

I'm an athlete in high school and planning to go ahead with a sports-related major. Out of curiosity, do we know which colleges make the most money from their athletics programs? It would be interesting to find out!

Certainly! The total revenue from college athletics can vary greatly from school to school due to a variety of factors, including the success of the athletic programs, ticket sales, sponsorship deals, and more. As of now, some of the colleges earning the highest revenue from their athletics programs, according to information from the U.S. Department of Education, are:

1. The University of Texas: With one of the largest football stadiums in the country and consistently high performance in several sports, the University of Texas at Austin is often at the top of the list in terms of college athletic revenue.

2. The University of Alabama: The success of the Crimson Tide football team certainly contributes to their high revenue.

3. Ohio State University: Similar to Alabama, Ohio State's football program is a serious moneymaker, but they also benefit from strong attendance at basketball games, concerts, and more.

4. University of Georgia: Georgia is another example of a university where the football program significantly impacts athletic revenue, but they also see success in other sports like gymnastics.

5. University of Michigan: The Wolverines are not just about football; they also have strong hockey and basketball programs contributing to their high revenue numbers.

Remember, a school's athletic revenue doesn't necessarily correlate with the quality of its sports-related academic programs, so make sure to research those separately too!