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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region

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Athletic Training is the 187th most popular major in the country with 3,408 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 339 athletic training graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 35 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in athletic training. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in athletic training.

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Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Athletic Training in the Far Western US Region

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Western States. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region. Located in Portland, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 0 degrees to qualified ’s athletic trainer students in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Athletic Training at University of Western States

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Out of the 35 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Warner Pacific University landed the #2 spot on the list. Warner Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 2 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Linfield University - McMinnville Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region. Linfield is a small private not-for-profit school situated in McMinnville, Oregon. It awarded 0 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Athletic Training at Linfield University - McMinnville Campus

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Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon

Out of the 35 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pacific University landed the #4 spot on the list. Forest Grove, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s athletic trainer degrees to 8 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Pacific

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Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Whitworth University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region list. Whitworth is located in Spokane, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8 ’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Athletic Training at Whitworth University

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George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

George Fox University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Newberg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s athletic trainer degrees to 3 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full GFU Athletic Training Report

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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, California

Point Loma Nazarene University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Point Loma Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Diego, California. It awarded 19 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full PLNU Athletic Training Report

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California Baptist University
Riverside, California

California Baptist University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region list. Cal Baptist is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Riverside, California. It awarded 18 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full California Baptist University Athletic Training Report

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

Azusa Pacific University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Azusa, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 12 degrees to qualified ’s athletic trainer students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Athletic Training at Azusa Pacific

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University of the Pacific
Stockton, California

University of the Pacific landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of the Pacific is located in Stockton, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8 ’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Pacific

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Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, California

With a ranking of #11, Fresno Pacific University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 0 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Fresno Pacific

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University of La Verne
La Verne, California

University of La Verne ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region list. ULV is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in La Verne, California. It awarded 7 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Athletic Training at University of La Verne

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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

San Diego State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #13. Located in San Diego, California, this large public school handed out 27 degrees to qualified ’s athletic trainer students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Athletic Training at SDSU

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 28 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Wazzu Athletic Training Report

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University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. UNLV is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 14 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas Athletic Training Report

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University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s athletic trainer degrees to 9 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa Athletic Training Report

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Eastern Washington University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #17. Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, Washington and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 10 ’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Eastern Washington University

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Modesto Junior College
Modesto, California

Modesto Junior College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #18. Modesto Junior College is located in Modesto, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8 ’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Athletic Training at MJC

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Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

Oregon State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 14 ’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Oregon State University Athletic Training Report

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California State University - Long Beach did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #20. CSULB is a large public school situated in Long Beach, California. It awarded 15 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Athletic Training at CSULB

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California

College of the Desert came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. College of the Desert is a fairly large public school situated in Palm Desert, California. It awarded 3 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

Read more about Athletic Training at College of the Desert

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Riverside City College
Riverside, California

Riverside City College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Riverside, California, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified ’s athletic trainer students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Riverside City College Athletic Training Report

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College of the Sequoias
Visalia, California

With a ranking of #23, College of the Sequoias did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region list. College of the Sequoias is a fairly large public school situated in Visalia, California. It awarded 3 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Athletic Training at College of the Sequoias

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is a medium-sized school located in San Marcos, California that handed out 0 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Athletic Training at USAHS

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California

College of the Canyons landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Athletic Trainer Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Santa Clarita, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s athletic trainer degrees to 6 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Athletic Training at College of the Canyons

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