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2025 Best Athletic Training Schools

125 Colleges in the United States
3,408 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.

College Factual looked at 125 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Athletic Training Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,408 degrees in athletic training annually.

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Choosing a Great Athletic Training School

Best Athletic Training Schools 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 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 United States

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. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Athletic Trainer

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

Thomas Jefferson University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in athletic training. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #89 out of 2,152 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 data year.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH

Any student who is interested in athletic training has to look into Ohio State University - Main Campus. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 26 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CT
12.0% Growth in Graduates

Quinnipiac University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in athletic training. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #162 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Quinnipiac is a great university overall.

There were about 25 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac in the most recent data year.

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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

It is difficult to beat Stony Brook University if you want to pursue a degree in athletic training. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #153 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SUNY Stony Brook is a great university overall.

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

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In CA
85.7% Growth in Graduates

SRJC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SRJC is a great college overall.

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

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

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 #196 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Duquesne is a great university overall.

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

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA

Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Stockton. This university ranks 43rd out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

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

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX

Located in the large city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 16 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MI

U-M is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were roughly 13 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In ID

ISU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Pocatello. This university ranks 4th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were about 3 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at ISU in the most recent data year.

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11
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WI

Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.

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

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12
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NV

UNLV is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Las Vegas. This university ranks 1st out of 8 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were about 14 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent data year.

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13

Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.More information about a degree in athletic training from University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OR

Located in the large suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 6th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

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

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15
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In UT
6.7% Growth in Graduates

U of U is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City. This university ranks 2nd out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were approximately 15 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MO

SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis. This university ranks 4th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

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

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17

UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.More information about a degree in athletic training from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

18
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MI

Located in the fringe town of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 9 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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19
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX

Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were roughly 12 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.

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20
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA
37.5% Growth in Graduates

MJC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Modesto. This college ranks 32nd out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

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

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21
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Springfield College
Springfield, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA

Springfield College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Springfield. This college ranks 20th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 18 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Springfield College in the most recent data year.

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22
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In VA
55.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 20 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

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23
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AZ
32 Athletic Trainer Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 32 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent data year.

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24
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In KY
9.1% Growth in Graduates

UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington. This university ranks 1st out of 39 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

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

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25
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In CA

Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 41st out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 4 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Cal State Fullerton in the most recent data year.

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Rest of the Top Best Athletic Training Schools

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Athletic Training Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
27 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
28 California State University - Long Beach Long Beach, CA
29 Baylor University Waco, TX
30 Towson University Towson, MD
31 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC
32 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
33 University of Delaware Newark, DE
34 Gannon University Erie, PA
35 University of New England Biddeford, ME
36 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
37 Barry University Miami, FL
38 Boise State University Boise, ID
39 Weber State University Ogden, UT
40 Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA
41 King’s College Wilkes-Barre, PA

Athletic Training by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Related Major Annual Graduates
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Physician Assistant 12,000
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Surgical Technology 7,412
Respiratory Care Therapy 6,569
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6,160
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,080
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 2,012
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,367
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 773

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