Sports coaches at Dickinson College received an average salary of $31,985 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This amount ranked as the 59th-highest coaching salary among post-secondary institutions in Pennsylvania.
At Dickinson College, male coaches leading men’s teams earned an average of $34,233, whereas female coaches of women’s teams earned $29,910 on average.
The college employed a total of 25 sports coaches during that year
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $1.1 million |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $718,748 |
| Villanova University | $260,089 |
| Temple University | $237,057 |
| Duquesne University | $182,397 |
| The University of Pennsylvania | $161,189 |
| Saint Joseph’s University | $148,329 |
| Robert Morris University | $131,124 |
| Drexel University | $114,861 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $105,160 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.

