by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones were the best for athletic training students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 69 degrees in athletic training annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 in South Carolina 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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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.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in athletic training. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in athletic training from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Winthrop University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in athletic training. Winthrop is a small public university located in the city of Rock Hill.More information about a degree in athletic training from Winthrop University
Explore all the Best Athletic Training Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 202 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 103 |
| Georgia | 690 | 57 |
| Virginia | 630 | 105 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 37 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 58 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 32 |
| Alabama | 500 | 44 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 20 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 32 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 37 |
Athletic Training is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.
More about our data sources and methodologies.