Athletic Training Education Program

Prospective Students

What is Athletic Training?

Athletic Training is an allied health profession recognized by the American Medical Association since 1990. Certified Athletic Trainers provide care for athletes and those who are physically active within six areas of clinical practice: prevention; immediate care; clinical evaluation and diagnosis; treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning; organization and administration; and professional responsibility. Athletic Trainers are specialists in the area of sports medicine. Sports medicine is a general term that refers to a very broad scope of care and services that are necessary to maintain the overall health and performance of those who are physically active or who participate in sports.

Where do Athletic Trainers work?

Athletic Trainers can practice in a variety of settings. Currently, athletic trainers primarily work in public and private collegiate and secondary educational settings, hospitals, sports medicine clinics, and physician offices. Other settings include fitness and recreational sports centers, industry, and the military.

What is the Job Demand?

The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that the demand for health care workers will continue to be strong through the year 2014.

What are the Salaries?

Typical entry-level salaries for Athletic Trainers can range from $25,000 to $45,000. However, the starting salary for Athletic Trainers varies widely based on practice setting and geographic location. Nearly 70% of all Athletic Trainers pursue an advanced degree in Athletic Training or a related field. Salaries for Athletic Trainers with advanced degrees range from approximately $40,000 to $80,000.