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2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

16 Ranked Colleges
128 Degrees Awarded
$21,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 4,467 people earned their degree in athletic training, making the major the 142nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 803 athletic training graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 128 athletic training graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in athletic training. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality athletic training programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the athletic training program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Athletic Training (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This medium-sized school is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and it awarded 9 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Stevens Point did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point are $19,178, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Wayne State University is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayne State also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Michigan University landed the #3 spot on the list. Western Michigan University is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $30-$48k list, WMU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Michigan University are $31,355, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Michigan University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and it awarded 3 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern Michigan also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan are $26,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Youngstown State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Youngstown State University is a public institution located in Youngstown, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Youngstown State University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Youngstown State University are $9,495, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 5 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295.

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#7

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 1 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $30-$48k list, Marquette has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marquette are $21,690, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

Concordia University, Wisconsin came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mequon, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Wisconsin also took the #2 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $11,460, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Concordia University, Wisconsin Athletic Training Report

#9

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Indianapolis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UIndy did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Indianapolis are $39,644.

Full University of Indianapolis Athletic Training Report

#10

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
#1 in overall quality

The University of Findlay came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. The University of Findlay is a private not-for-profit institution located in Findlay, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $30-$48k list, Findlay has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Findlay are $17,407.

Full Findlay Athletic Training Report

#11

Manchester University

North Manchester, Indiana
#14 in overall quality

Manchester University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. North Manchester, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $30-$48k list, Manchester University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Manchester University are $25,005.

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#12

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana
#5 in overall quality

University of Evansville ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Evansville, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s athletic trainer students in 2019-2020.

UE also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Evansville are $14,014, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Athens, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $30-$48k list, OHIO Athens has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Trinity International University - Illinois did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Trinity International University - Illinois is located in Deerfield, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

TIU Illinois not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TIU Illinois are $17,780.

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#15 in overall quality

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is a fairly large school located in Marion, Indiana that handed out 10 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

IWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at IWU are $11,977, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
#7 in overall quality

Xavier University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Xavier is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Xavier did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier University are $12,076.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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