### SUMMARY

 Studying Athletic Training is not only a valuable choice, but usually a mandatory first step for students intending to enter a career as a nba head trainer, a nfl head trainer, or a mlb head trainer. Interestingly, nationally, athletic training is a fairly common choice coming in at the 100th most popular major. Last year, there were 3,597 athletic training degrees conferred. In-state tuition for athletic training at private universities is, on average, 3.4 times more pricey than their public rivals.

 There are 347 colleges that offer athletic training. 347 institutions is on par with other programs offered in the United States. If you're looking to surround yourself with other athletic training undergrads, consider colleges in Pennsylvania which have more students admitted to athletic training than any other state. More generally, the best region to study athletic training is in the Southeast region with [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university), and [University of North Florida](/colleges/university-of-north-florida) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to study athletic training is the Big Ten Conference with [Michigan State University](/colleges/michigan-state-university), [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus), and [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus) representing the conference. From our extensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our belief is that the best school for athletic training is [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university).

 The objectively 'best' school does not have to be the 'best' school for every student. There can be tons more perspectives to think about when selecting institution. External stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely change your inclinations on which school to attend. Here at Authority, we've examined the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you want to know which athletic training school is home to the top college campus, the answer is [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university). If, for example, you are mostly interested in which college has the best campus, we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our selection of the college with the best student life for athletic training is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about Authority's top recommendations. Some of our conclusions might surprise you.

 If cost is a significant influence in your choice of where you attend school, you might consider avoiding [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university). [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university)&nbspis the most expensive college for athletic training, at least regarding out of state enrollment. That being said, we have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the price tag of [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you could be interested to know that athletic training is the 145th most expensive degree in America, with an average bill of $34,300. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for athletic training on our list is Oregon with tuition and fees at the main university, George Fox University, of $36,750. Even more broadly, the most expensive region of the U.S. for athletic training is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university) with a cost of $46,790, [Sacred Heart University](/colleges/sacred-heart-university) with a cost of $42,800, and [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university) with a cost of $54,720.

 Our cheapest region for athletic training is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Colorado State University-Pueblo](/colleges/colorado-state-university-pueblo) with a cost of $19,658, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790, and [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university) with a cost of $14,973. In better news, the most affordable school for athletic training is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). Authority.org's entire list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can anticipate paying in the neighborhood of $10,100 for a degree in athletic training. The price balloons by a lot to a median of $22,200 for an out-of-state public-school undergraduate. Our pick for the school representing the best value for athletic training: [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). On this page you can find our comprehensive list for the universities we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Do know, this list is based on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for athletic training students can differ, but within two-years of finishing the degree graduates will typically make around $42,100. While there is much variation in earnings potential; top earners can make up to $65,000. Even straight out of university, the lowest earning positions within the athletic training field earn $27,100, which isn't that bad. The top earning graduates from athletic training attended [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The overall diversity of athletic training sits subpar, being in the 25th percentile of all programs. The university with the most composite diversity for athletic training is [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Athletic Training major only ranks in the 58th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 22nd percentile. White collegians compose the largest share at 74% of scholars studying athletic training. Additionally, 62% of scholars seeking an athletic training major are women.

 The median score for athletic training professors is 4.5 stars, a rating which is 13% above the median for all majors; which is a pretty good score. If you are interested in the most popular athletic training professor nationally, look no further than Marc Ellington at [University of North Carolina Wilmington](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-wilmington). It might be shocking, but the best rated professors for athletic training by student come from [University of North Carolina Wilmington](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-wilmington). As we including data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the college possessing comprehensively the best professors for athletic training is [University of Delaware](/colleges/university-of-delaware). One will find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the finest professors nationwide.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for athletic training is [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a general page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we do hope you understand that looking at college with a perspective primarily shaped by superlatives might cause problems. We at Authority encourage you to read our more focused pages on different schools and explore some of our background 'blog posts' on useful details to look for as your school search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Athletic training is the 100th most popular degree in America, with 3,597 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #101 [Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services](/rankings/best-colleges-for-foods-nutrition-and-related-services), and narrowly lost to #99 [Exercise Physiology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-exercise-physiology).

 The degree is offered at a total of 347 colleges across the nation, and is the 65th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 6% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 53% of colleges offering athletic training are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most athletic training graduates, largely led by [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), while it’s the Big Ten Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Pennsylvania ranks highest, with particular help from [East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/east-stroudsburg-university-of-pennsylvania) and [Temple University](/colleges/temple-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more athletic training graduates than [Northern Arizona University](/colleges/northern-arizona-university), which graduated 117 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study athletic training). More students studied athletic training as a percentage of total students at [Bryan University](/colleges/bryan-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Athletic training is the 145th most expensive major in the nation, with a median cost of $34,320 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #146, [German Language and Literature](rankings/best-colleges-for-german-language-and-literature), with a median cost of $34,248).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top 50 athletic training programs predominantly led by [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university) with an annual cost of $46,790. Oregon is the most expensive state for athletic training led by [George Fox University](/colleges/george-fox-university).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 70.84% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 35.54% less than your average private school. So be sure to look into public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most expensive top 25 college for athletic training is [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university), which is the 62nd most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). It costs just $70 per year but is its athletic training program is ranked #97. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable option, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo)  could be for you, ranked #10 with an in-state cost of just $5,790. Another more affordable option would be #8, [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university) in Leon County, FL with a cost of $4,022 for in-state students and $16,540 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Begining college is an important investment for most people. It's critical to ensure you justify that spend. We aim for the following earnings and job placement statistics to assist you in deciding your major at college.

 In year one out of school, Athletic Training graduates generate $48,011 per year on average (top 24%). Later on in their occupations, they can generate as much as $65,047 per year to as little as $27,133, but average about $42,103. Just so you know, that's 9% more than the American average.

 The most common job title for an Athletic Training graduate is Sales Consultant, which by and large earn more or less $36,000; next are Medical Assistant and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, which commonly make more or less $25,000 and $67,000 respectively.

 The highest earning region for Athletic Training graduates is The Rocky Mountains. The highest grossing state for Athletic Training alumni is UT. The highest earning conference for Athletic Training graduates is Big West Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Athletic Training: Median Professor Rating: 4.5 / 5, which is Top 50.

 Professors constantly have a consequential influence your college experience, regardless of your major. An amazing instructor might help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Conversely, a poor professor can cause unwelcome anxiety or even worse... fail you!

 Athletic Training professors boast a median student rating of 4.5 / 5, putting them in 19th place in America based on student satisfaction. For context a 4.5 rating is 12.5% over the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Athletic Training barely out-ranked those from ["Industrial Production Technologies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-industrial-production-technologies), whereas ["Computer Software and Media Applications"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-software-and-media-applications)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Athletic Training.

 Now for some statistics about Athletic Training professors. Colleges located in remote towns tend to have the best Athletic Training professors. The Ohio Valley Conference has the highest rated Athletic Training professors. The Plains region has the highest rated Athletic Training professors. Private institutions tend to have higher rated Athletic Training professors than public universities. Finally, Missouri has the highest rated Athletic Training professors in the United States.

 Marc Ellington, instructor at [University of North Carolina Wilmington](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-wilmington)&nbspin Wilmington, NC is the most popular Athletic Training professor in the United States. Simon Cosby, instructor at [Oregon State University](/colleges/oregon-state-university)&nbspin Corvallis, OR is the highest rated Athletic Training professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is an immensely impactful investment in one's life; it's a chance for individual growth and maturation. Students try to capture their values and forge the essential skills to become a successful member of society. But growth goes beyond the classroom - the campus dialogue, the wild anecdote gained from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different worldview. Therefore, finding a diverse college greatly improves what one gains from the time in college.

 Athletic Training is a less ethnically diverse subject than average\*. 74% of the nation's Athletic Training majors are white students, followed by latino students (11%), black students (6%), and students of other races\*\*(6%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Long Island University](/colleges/long-island-university)&nbspin Brookville, NY.

 In addition, Athletic Training significatly skews female, with a touch under 62.5% of students majoring in Athletic Training identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [California State University-Fullerton](/colleges/california-state-university-fullerton) in Fullerton, CA.

 Another important type of diversity is economic diversity. Athletic Training is somewhere around the middle of the pack for economic diversity (42nd percentile). 30% of its students come from households with $110,000 plus annual incomes, 16% are from families bringing in between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 23% grew up in low income households. [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte) is the most economically diverse college in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall VA is the most diverse state for Athletic Training. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Patriot League is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 74%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 38%
* Female: 62%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 23%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 30%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 72%
* Out of State: 25%
* International: 4%


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There are about 11,752 students enrolled in Athletic Training in the USA.

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