“We’re going to knock off a few teams in the tournament,” an ever-confident Molly Miller, on her team’s approach to the NCAA Tournament. Being with the Grand Canyon University women’s team for almost half a decade, this isn’t the first time she’s brought the energy in the squad to the dance. With her comes trademark energy and confidence, and GCU fans and players would all gush about Miller’s infectious enthusiasm. Everything the coach does—from making “Gatorade angels” in the locker room to showcasing her excitement on social media—is attributed to her sheer love of the sport. And guess what? Her efforts are recognized.
But when her Lopes squad clinched their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2025 defeating UT Arlington 65-62 in the championship game, fans were curious about more than her coaching accolades. They wanted to know how much Molly Miller makes at GCU for bringing them to the big dance. So, we will now look into Molly Miller’s salary, net worth, and contract situation as of 2025.
What is Molly Miller’s contract with the Grand Canyon Antelopes? How long is the deal?
Two-time Division II Coach of the Year Molly Miller’s contract length in GCU is somewhat murky. On top of her job, as always, she entered the 2024–25 season with a .836 winning percentage. Not to be stunned, she is the fourth-highest among active Division I head coaches with at least four years of experience at the Division I level.
Miller was 34 when she took the reins of the GCU women’s basketball program on April 7, 2020. She’s been at the helm for the Lopes for five seasons. According to available reports, though kept low-key, Molly Miller is in contract with GCU till 2025. However, this information is not confirmed by official sources.
How much will Molly Miller earn in the 2024-25 NCAA season?
The 38-year-old coach’s income during the 2024-25 NCAA season will come mostly from her base salary. Despite her performance, she takes a humble salary home of around $250,000. That’s all? No, bonuses could also be a key part of her earnings. Although it has not been reported publicly, it is likely Miller — much like most other college coaches — would earn a bonus for her team achieving certain performance landmarks, such as winning the league tournament or winning a certain number of regular season games.
Given that Miller’s team won the WAC Tournament in 2025 and racked up an impressive record, it is possible the coach earned a large amount in bonuses.
Interestingly enough, those rewards don’t stop at just bonuses. Being ranked high nationally and making a deep tournament run puts coaches on the map even further which can boost profile and lead to more plugs on media and/or other public engagements, which can increase Miller’s revenue and add to the maximum salary she can receive.
What was Molly Miller’s previous contract with the Grand Canyon?
Molly Miller is not just a name that cropped out of Grand Canyon University. She made herself a household name as head coach of Drury University before making the transition to Division I basketball. When GCU named her their head coach, she brought with herself impeccable records at Drury (.914 winning percentage), one of the best such records in the nation. And her work at Drury was rightly recognized with an offer.
Two years before her move to GCU, in 2019 she had signed a three-year contract extension at Drury but instead decided to leave Drury early for a NCAA Division I opportunity at Grand Canyon University. Though she moved out of the contract, and assuming for better, her deal with the GCC was not disclosed to the public. She rather chose to build the team and conquer Division I College Basketball in quick time only to solidify her stature as one of the rising stars in women’s basketball.
What is Molly Miller’s net worth in 2025?
As private as it can get, the actual figure is not disclosed publicly, but she made most of her fortune in coaching. But if unverified sources are to be believed, Molly Miller has an estimated net worth of around $1 million as of 2025 ($250,000 just in 2025). Before becoming a head coach, Miller was a successful young player at Drury University. From 2012 to 2014, Miller was an assistant coach before becoming the head coach at Drury, the position she held until leaving for Grand Canyon in 2020. Before her coaching career, she also worked as a marketing director for Springfield Neurological and Spine Institute for four years.
Interestingly, Miller’s net worth could rise drastically over the coming years, as she has been linked to coaching jobs at major programs, including Arizona State and Arkansas. Power Five conferences pay far more than mid-major programs like GCU. Adding these major salaries to Miller’s net worth, along with her endorsement opportunities, could potentially shake up her net worth figure if she does make the jump to one of these programs.
In conclusion, Molly Miller’s salary and net worth may not be magnificent. However, there is more to unfold for her in the years to come. She will continue to prosper financially as long as she continues to lead Grand Canyon University to victory.
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