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2024 Best Athletic Training Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

34 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
508 Athletic Trainer Degrees Awarded
Athletic Training is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #187 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for athletic training students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 508 degrees in athletic training to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Athletic Training School

Best Athletic Training Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The athletic trainer program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Athletic Training rankings. We derive our Best Overall Athletic Training School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Athletic Training Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Athletic Trainer
Bachelor's Degrees in Athletic Trainer
Master's Degrees in Athletic Trainer
Doctor's Degrees in Athletic Trainer

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Athletic Training Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Athletic Training in the Middle Atlantic Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the athletic trainer degree levels they offer.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Athletic Trainer

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In PA

It's difficult to beat Thomas Jefferson University if you wish to pursue a degree in athletic training. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #87 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Thomas Jefferson University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 8 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in athletic training from Thomas Jefferson University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In NY
30.8% Growth in Graduates

Stony Brook University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in athletic training. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #253 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SUNY Stony Brook is a great university overall.

There were about 13 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in athletic training from Stony Brook University

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It's hard to beat George Washington University if you want to pursue a degree in athletic training. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.More information about a degree in athletic training from George Washington University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In PA

Gannon University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in athletic training. Located in the city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 32nd out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 7 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Gannon in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in athletic training from Gannon University

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In PA

It is difficult to beat Duquesne University if you want to pursue a degree in athletic training. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #228 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Duquesne is a great university overall.

There were approximately 7 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in athletic training from Duquesne University

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NJ
46.7% Growth in Graduates

Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange. A Best Colleges rank of #404 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Seton Hall is a great university overall.

There were approximately 15 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in athletic training from Seton Hall University

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
23rd Most Popular In PA

SRU is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Slippery Rock. A Best Colleges rank of #546 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SRU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at SRU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in athletic training from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In PA

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Chatham is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 4 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Chatham in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in athletic training from Chatham University

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY

LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville. A Best Colleges rank of #528 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LIU Post is a great school overall.More information about a degree in athletic training from LIU Post

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In NY
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 37th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 8 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in athletic training from Hofstra University

Best Athletic Training Colleges by State

Explore the best athletic training colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
New York1,026152
Pennsylvania978288
Maryland61825
New Jersey61462
District of Columbia4417
Delaware34524

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One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Athletic Training has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Physician Assistant3,161
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy1,004
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician988
Radiologic Technology642
Surgical Technology600
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)563
Respiratory Care Therapy540
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions362
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist260
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist102

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