Do U.S. college athletes get paid? Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/sports/Do-US-college-athletes-get-paid Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/sports/Do-US-college-athletes-get-paid Written by Thad King Thad King was an editor at Encyclopædia Britannica for 15 years. Thad King Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 2, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents In the United States college athletics is a multibillion-dollar industry, with ticket sales, merchandise, and broadcast and streaming rights all being major revenue sources for universities. Of course, none of that money comes in without the athletes. But unlike professional athletes, who are often paid millions of dollars a year, student athletes traditionally have received scholarships providing them with a free or reduced-tuition education, but no direct compensation. That practice is likely to change, however, in the wake of an almost $2.8 billion settlement in May 2024 that could have schools paying their athletes as soon as 2025. The tradition ...(100 of 891 words)

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