Athletic Training degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 400 schools to find the best for athletic training students.
Our analysis ranked Stony Brook University the best school in the country for a degree in athletic training. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Stony Brook University earn around $122,527 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,538 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong athletic training program will find one at Thomas Jefferson University, which ranked #2. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 11 athletic training degrees were awarded at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year. Athletic Training graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $122,907 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for athletic training. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida awarded about 12 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $107,126 in their early career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans.
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Baylor University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in athletic training, ranking #4. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Baylor University earn around $49,888 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928.
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Quinnipiac University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in athletic training, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $142,595 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,731 to complete this degree.
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James Madison University came in at #6 for athletic training this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. About 80% of students finish within six years. James Madison University awarded about 17 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Athletic Training graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $120,817 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete this degree.
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University Of Utah placed #7 among the best athletic training schools. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 15 athletic training degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $115,329. University Of Utah graduates carry a median of $25,496 in student loans.
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Lebanon Valley College came in at #8 for athletic training this year. Located in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Lebanon Valley College graduates 65% of students within six years. Lebanon Valley College awarded about 10 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Lebanon Valley College earn around $49,801 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete this degree.
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California State University Long Beach came in at #9 for athletic training this year. California State University Long Beach is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. California State University Long Beach graduates 69% of students within six years. California State University Long Beach awarded about 12 athletic training degrees in the most recent data 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. Typical student debt for the program is $24,375.
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Florida State University earned the #10 position for athletic training this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 54 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $108,004 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750.
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California State University Fullerton earned the #11 position for athletic training this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fullerton. California State University Fullerton graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at California State University Fullerton in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from California State University Fullerton generally make around $54,471. Typical student debt for the program is $15,525.
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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania came in at #12 for athletic training this year. Set in the town of Bloomsburg, Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 11 athletic training degrees were awarded at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year.
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Michigan State University earned the #13 position for athletic training this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 athletic training degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $54,166 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,422 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #14 position for athletic training this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $108,627 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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University Of Delaware landed the #15 spot for athletic training this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. University Of Delaware awarded about 19 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $54,155. Typical student debt for the program is $26,073.
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University Of Miami placed #16 among the best athletic training schools. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 10 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $57,234. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750.
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Lynchburg College landed the #17 spot for athletic training this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Lynchburg College awarded about 14 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Lynchburg College generally make around $128,623.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center earned the #18 position for athletic training this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a moderately-sized public institution. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center awarded about 29 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $101,336 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,889 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #19 among the best athletic training schools. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $103,453. Students borrow a median of $23,556 to complete this degree.
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California State University Northridge ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best athletic training schools. Located in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public university. California State University Northridge graduates 57% of students within six years. California State University Northridge awarded about 10 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from California State University Northridge generally make around $100,724. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree.
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Towson University came in at #21 for athletic training this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. About 13 athletic training degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $118,584. Typical student debt for the program is $23,717.
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University Of Connecticut landed the #22 spot for athletic training this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. University Of Connecticut awarded about 14 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $60,597. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Washington State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best athletic training schools. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 20 athletic training degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $54,697. Washington State University graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans.
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Oregon State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best athletic training schools. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 15 athletic training degrees were awarded at Oregon State University in the most recent year. Athletic Training graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $51,000 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,043 to complete this degree.
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University Of Virginia Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best athletic training schools. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public university. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 20 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $69,126. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Athletic Training Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong athletic training education:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 400 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
