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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Athletic Training (Income $75-$110k) in the Great Lakes Region

16 Ranked Colleges
128 Degrees Awarded
$21,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Athletic Training is the 142nd most popular major in the country with 4,467 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 803 athletic training graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 128 athletic training graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in athletic training. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great athletic training programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the athletic training program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Athletic Training (Income $75-$110k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wayne State University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This large school is located in Detroit, Michigan, and it awarded 5 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wayne State, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Wayne State University Athletic Training Report

#2

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, this medium-sized public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s athletic trainer students in 2019-2020.

UW - Stevens Point did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point are $19,178, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Michigan University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and it awarded 3 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern Michigan also took the #6 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan University are $26,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Eastern Michigan University Athletic Training Report

#4

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Youngstown State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school situated in Youngstown, Ohio. It awarded 6 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

Youngstown State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Youngstown State University are $9,495, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Michigan University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. WMU is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $75-$110k list, WMU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Western Michigan University are $31,355.

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#2 in overall quality

Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Mequon, Wisconsin, and it awarded 11 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Concordia University, Wisconsin, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $11,460, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is a large school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 5 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295.

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#1 in overall quality

The University of Findlay came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Findlay is a private not-for-profit institution located in Findlay, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Findlay, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Findlay are $17,407, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Findlay Athletic Training Report

#9

Manchester University

North Manchester, Indiana
#14 in overall quality

Manchester University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Manchester University is located in North Manchester, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

Manchester University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Manchester University are $25,005, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Manchester University Athletic Training Report

#10

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #10, Marquette University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified masters’s athletic trainer students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Marquette, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marquette University are $21,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Marquette University Athletic Training Report

#13 in overall quality

Trinity International University - Illinois ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Trinity International University - Illinois is located in Deerfield, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

TIU Illinois did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TIU Illinois are $17,780.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Trinity International University - Illinois

#12

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
#9 in overall quality

University of Indianapolis ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 10 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

UIndy also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIndy are $39,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UIndy Athletic Training Report

#13

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana
#5 in overall quality

University of Evansville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Evansville, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UE also took the #5 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Evansville are $14,014, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 21 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OHIO Athens, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Marion, Indiana, and it awarded 10 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

IWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global are $11,977, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Xavier University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s athletic trainer students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $75-$110k list, Xavier has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier University are $12,076.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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