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2026 Best Athletic Training Schools in the Far Western Region

11 Colleges in the United States
146 Athletic Training Degrees Awarded
$59,244 Avg Early-Career Salary

Athletic Training degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 41 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for athletic training students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Athletic Training in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall athletic training education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Athletic Training

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California State University Northridge is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in athletic training. Located in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at California State University Northridge in the most recent data year. Athletic Training graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of $100,724 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in athletic training from California State University Northridge

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California State University Long Beach is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in athletic training, ranking #2. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public university. California State University Long Beach graduates 69% of students within six years. About 12 athletic training degrees were awarded at California State University Long Beach in the most recent year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from California State University Long Beach earn around $50,982 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Long Beach graduates carry a median of $24,375 in student loans. More information about a degree in athletic training from California State University Long Beach

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California State University Fullerton is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in athletic training, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fullerton. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 athletic training degrees were awarded at California State University Fullerton in the most recent year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $54,471 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,525. Get the full athletic training details for California State University Fullerton

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Washington State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in athletic training, ranking #4. Washington State University is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. Washington State University awarded about 36 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $54,697 in their early career. Washington State University graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans. More information about a degree in athletic training from Washington State University

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University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in athletic training, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nevada Las Vegas awarded about 12 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Athletic Training graduates of University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn a median of $62,134 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000. See the full athletic training program report for University Of Nevada Las Vegas

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Oregon State University earned the #6 position for athletic training this year. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Oregon State University awarded about 15 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $51,000. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $24,043 in student loans. Get the full athletic training details for Oregon State University

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Point Loma Nazarene University placed #7 among the best athletic training schools. Located in the city of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Point Loma Nazarene University graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Point Loma Nazarene University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $29,523 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,362. Read more about the athletic training program at Point Loma Nazarene University

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California Baptist University placed #8 among the best athletic training schools. Located in the city of Riverside, California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at California Baptist University in the most recent data year. Athletic Training graduates of California Baptist University earn a median of $95,454 early in their careers. California Baptist University graduates carry a median of $28,169 in student loans. See the full athletic training program report for California Baptist University

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Advanced Training Institute ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best athletic training schools. Located in the city of Las Vegas, Advanced Training Institute is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 26 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Advanced Training Institute in the most recent data year. Athletic Training graduates of Advanced Training Institute earn a median of $34,211 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,440 to complete this degree. See the full athletic training program report for Advanced Training Institute

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 41 schools evaluated.

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