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2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the athletic training program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Athletic Training in the Great Lakes Region (With Aid)

#1

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wayne State University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. 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.

Read more about Athletic Training at Wayne State

#2

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point landed the #2 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and it awarded 9 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree athletic trainer students with aid list, UW - Stevens Point has also earned the #10 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 UW - Stevens Point are $19,178.

Full UW - Stevens Point Athletic Training Report

#3

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Michigan University landed the #3 spot on the list. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

WMU also took the #3 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WMU are $31,355, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Western Michigan University

#4

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Michigan University landed the #4 spot on the list. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan that handed out 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan University are $26,552.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Eastern Michigan University

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 5 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Athletic Training at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

#6

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
#12 in overall quality

Youngstown State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Youngstown, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s athletic trainer students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Youngstown State University, the school also landed the #12 spot 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 Youngstown State University are $9,495.

Full Youngstown State University Athletic Training Report

#2 in overall quality

Concordia University, Wisconsin ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Mequon, Wisconsin, and it awarded 11 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Wisconsin also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $11,460, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Concordia University, Wisconsin

#8

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Indianapolis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s athletic trainer students in 2019-2020.

UIndy not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIndy are $39,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Athletic Training at UIndy

#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, The University of Findlay did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

Findlay also took 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Athletic Training at Findlay

#10

Manchester University

North Manchester, Indiana
#14 in overall quality

Manchester University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. North Manchester, 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 2 students in 2019-2020.

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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Manchester University are $25,005.

Read more about Athletic Training at Manchester University

#11

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana
#5 in overall quality

University of Evansville came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Evansville is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Evansville, Indiana. It awarded 4 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

UE did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Evansville are $14,014, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Athletic Training at University of Evansville

#13 in overall quality

Trinity International University - Illinois did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Deerfield, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s athletic trainer students in 2019-2020.

TIU Illinois also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at TIU Illinois are $17,780, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Athletic Training at TIU Illinois

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Ohio University - Athens Campus is a public institution located in Athens, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OHIO Athens not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 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 OHIO Athens are $17,712.

Full Ohio University - Athens Campus Athletic Training Report

#15 in overall quality

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is a fairly large school located in Marion, Indiana that handed out 10 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree athletic trainer students with aid list, IWU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IWU are $11,977, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global Athletic Training Report

#15

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Marquette University are $21,690.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Marquette

#16

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
#7 in overall quality

Xavier University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Xavier is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

Xavier not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier University are $12,076, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Athletic Training at Xavier University

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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