by our College Data Analytics Team
[Athletic Training](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/athletic-training/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value athletic training schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the athletic training degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked East Mississippi Community College the best value for a degree in athletic training in Mississippi. East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,095, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. Typical student debt for athletic training graduates is $9,422. Early-career athletic training graduates make about $34,012. That is a strong return on a $9,422 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in athletic training will find it at Holmes Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,710, while out-of-state students pay about $6,610. Typical student debt for athletic training graduates is $12,125. Athletic Training graduates of Holmes Community College earn a median of $45,804 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in athletic training will find it at University Of Mississippi Main Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Athletic Training graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $50,045. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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