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Bachelor’s Degrees in Athletic Training

2,076 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 303 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in athletic trainer. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 29% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.4% of athletic trainer graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Athletic Trainer Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,076 bachelor's degrees were awarded to athletic trainer majors. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in athletic trainer at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,076
Basic Certificate 136
Associate Degree 87
Undergraduate Certificate 6

Earnings of Athletic Trainer Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for athletic trainer majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for athletic trainer students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer. About 63.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 759
Women 1,317
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The racial-ethnic distribution of athletic trainer bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 48
Black or African American 143
Hispanic or Latino 307
White 1,403
International Students 29
Other Races/Ethnicities 146
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There are 303 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in athletic trainer. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
99 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sacred Heart University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for athletic trainer majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 bachelor's degrees were handed out to athletic trainer majors at Sacred Heart. About 69% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
64 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in athletic trainer. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 bachelor's degrees were handed out to athletic trainer majors at Florida State. About 70% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
43 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in athletic trainer. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from East Stroudsburg University. About 58% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Bryan University

Tempe, Arizona
35 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bryan University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in athletic trainer. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,117 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,000 per year. The athletic trainer program at Bryan University awarded 35 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 23% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
35 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in athletic trainer. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 bachelor's degrees were handed out to athletic trainer majors at SDSU. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#4

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
35 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for athletic trainer majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from UPR Mayaguez. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

28 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for athletic trainer majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from Ohio State. About 64% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Puerto Rico - Ponce

Ponce, Puerto Rico
28 Yearly Graduations
46% Women

University of Puerto Rico - Ponce comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in athletic trainer. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The athletic trainer program at University of Puerto Rico - Ponce awarded 28 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
26 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in athletic trainer. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from UGA. Of these students, 73% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
24 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Alabama comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in athletic trainer. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 bachelor's degrees were handed out to athletic trainer majors at UA. Of these students, 79% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
24 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for athletic trainer majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington State University. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The athletic trainer program at Washington State University awarded 24 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
23 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in athletic trainer. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 87% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

23 Yearly Graduations
70% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for athletic trainer majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from OHIO Athens.

#14

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
22 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Quinnipiac University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in athletic trainer. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from Quinnipiac. About 82% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
22 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Cloud State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in athletic trainer. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,839 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,009 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from St. Cloud State University. About 64% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
22 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Carolina University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in athletic trainer. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,435 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from WCU. Of these students, 64% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
21 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Michigan University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in athletic trainer. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from Central Michigan. About 52% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

20 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in athletic trainer. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from BYU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#18

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
20 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in athletic trainer. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in athletic trainer from UW - Madison. Of these students, 85% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for athletic trainer majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. The athletic trainer program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 19 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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