by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for athletic training students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 187 bachelor's degrees in athletic training during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The athletic trainer bachelor'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 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 bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in athletic training.
Georgia Southern University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Georgia Southern University
It is difficult to beat Barry University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Barry University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Barry University
Florida State University is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Florida State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in athletic training has to look into Marshall University. Located in the small city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Marshall University
UA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from The University of Alabama
Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Liberty University
Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from University of Southern Mississippi
Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Winthrop University
Explore the best athletic training colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 126 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 15 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 77 |
| Georgia | 453 | 35 |
| Virginia | 421 | 45 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 26 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 25 |
| Alabama | 320 | 39 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 20 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 4 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 12 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 23 |
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