by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for athletic training students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in athletic training to qualified students.
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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 Plains States 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.
Missouri State University - Springfield is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Missouri State University - Springfield
Kansas State University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in athletic training. K -State is a large public university located in the city of Manhattan.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Kansas State University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in athletic training needs to take a look at Midland University. Midland U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Fremont.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Midland University
It's hard to beat Nebraska Wesleyan University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Located in the large city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from Nebraska Wesleyan University
Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in athletic training from University of Northern Iowa
Explore the best athletic training schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 33 |
| Iowa | 403 | 58 |
| Kansas | 352 | 50 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 29 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 33 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 1 |
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