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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Athletic Training (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

26 Ranked Colleges
281 Degrees Awarded
$20,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 Southeast region, there were 947 athletic training graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 281 athletic training graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 26 colleges that offered a degree in athletic training. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality athletic training programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the athletic training program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Athletic Training (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 36 diplomas to qualified masters’s athletic trainer students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #2 spot on the list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

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#3

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#17 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of North Florida is a fairly large public school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 5 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

UNF also took the #17 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930.

Full UNF Athletic Training Report

#4

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marshall University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Marshall University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kentucky. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 10 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216.

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#6

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of North Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Dahlonega, Georgia, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s athletic trainer students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNG has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNG are $18,354.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 12 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

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#22 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Chattanooga, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

UT Chattanooga did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334.

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#9

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Mercer University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Mercer University is a medium-sized school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 3 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mercer, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer University are $15,264, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Georgia Southern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. GaSou is located in Statesboro, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

GaSou also took the #11 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004.

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#11

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 7 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full George Mason University Athletic Training Report

#12

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

Eastern Kentucky University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Eastern is a fairly large public school situated in Richmond, Kentucky. It awarded 9 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern also took the #16 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Kentucky University are $14,500.

Full Eastern Kentucky University Athletic Training Report

#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Arkansas Athletic Training Report

#15

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

Old Dominion University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $30-$48k list, Old Dominion has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Charleston Southern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Charleston Southern University is a small school located in Charleston, South Carolina that handed out 8 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

CSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSU are $7,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full CSU Athletic Training Report

#17

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee

Lee University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

Lee University also took the #0 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lee University are $14,330, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

University of Lynchburg did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lynchburg also took the #8 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lynchburg are $11,711, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky
#7 in overall quality

Bellarmine University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #19. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s athletic trainer degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Bellarmine U also took the #7 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bellarmine U are $16,645.

Full Bellarmine University Athletic Training Report

#20

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, West Virginia
#14 in overall quality

West Virginia Wesleyan College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. West Virginia Wesleyan College is located in Buckhannon, West Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

West Virginia Wesleyan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia Wesleyan are $12,982.

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#21

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s athletic trainer students in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, Kentucky
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Thomas More University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Thomas More University is a small school located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky that handed out 6 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

Thomas More not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas More are $11,327, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Thomas More University Athletic Training Report

#23

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

Samford University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Samford University is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree athletic trainer students whose families make $30-$48k list, Samford has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Samford University are $21,227, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Samford University Athletic Training Report

#24

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Shenandoah University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Shenandoah is located in Winchester, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

Shenandoah also took the #2 spot in our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Shenandoah are $23,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

Spalding University

Louisville, Kentucky
#23 in overall quality

Spalding University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Athletic Trainer Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Spalding University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 6 masters’s athletic trainer degrees in 2019-2020.

Spalding not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Athletic Training Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Spalding are $12,286, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Spalding Athletic Training Report

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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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