by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for athletic training students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 226 master's degrees in athletic training to qualified students.
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The athletic trainer master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality athletic trainer program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for athletic training students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Athletic Training Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in athletic training.
It's hard to beat A T Still University of Health Sciences if you wish to pursue a master's degree in athletic training. Located in the town of Kirksville, A T Still University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in athletic training from A T Still University of Health Sciences
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in athletic training needs to check out Saint Louis University. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in athletic training from Saint Louis University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in athletic training has to take a look at Bethel University Minnesota. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in athletic training from Bethel University Minnesota
Missouri State University - Springfield is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in athletic training. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in athletic training from Missouri State University - Springfield
Located in the small city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in athletic training from The College of Saint Scholastica
Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in athletic training from University of Northern Iowa
Winona State is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Winona.More information about a master’s in athletic training from Winona State University
South Dakota State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Brookings.More information about a master’s in athletic training from South Dakota State University
North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in athletic training from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in athletic training from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Explore the best athletic training colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 361 | 115 |
| Minnesota | 355 | 38 |
| Iowa | 298 | 21 |
| Kansas | 254 | 9 |
| Nebraska | 211 | 18 |
| North Dakota | 167 | 11 |
| South Dakota | 130 | 14 |
Athletic Training is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.
