Athletic Training Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Athletic Training is offered at 309 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Athletic Training. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.0% of Athletic Training graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Athletic Training Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,132 students earned theirAthletic Training majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Athletic Training at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree | 115 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 708 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,236 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 63 |
Earnings of Athletic Training Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Athletic Training of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Athletic Training students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Athletic Training. About 56.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 88 |
| Women | 113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Athletic Training graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 35.3% |
| Asian | 12 | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 | 38.3% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 12.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.0% |
| International Students | 4 | 2.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Athletic Training Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 400 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Athletic Training. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Athletic Training students seeking a basic certificate is A T Still University of Health Sciences. This school awarded 70 basic certificates in Athletic Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Athletic Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Athletic Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Athletic Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Athletic Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Athletic Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 44 basic certificates in Athletic Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Wisconsin is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 37 basic certificates in Athletic Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Athletic Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Athletic Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 35 basic certificates in Athletic Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Athletic Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Athletic Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Idaho is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 29 basic certificates in Athletic Training in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Athletic Training. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Athletic Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a popular choice for Athletic Training majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their basic certificate in Athletic Training from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Merrimack College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Athletic Training. This school awarded 28 basic certificates in Athletic Training in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Athletic Training here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Athletic Training that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.