by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 24 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Athletic Training Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 447 bachelor's degrees in athletic training during the 2020-2021 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 complete 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.
Florida State University is a great decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Florida State University
It's hard to beat University of Georgia if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from University of Georgia
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in athletic training has to take a look at University of Miami. Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from University of Miami
Georgia Southern University is a good decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Georgia Southern University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in athletic training needs to check out University of Florida. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from University of Florida
It's hard to beat Western Carolina University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in athletic training. WCU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Cullowhee.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Western Carolina University
NKU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Highland Heights.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Northern Kentucky University
UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from The University of Alabama
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
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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