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2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Athletic Training in the Southeast Region

70 Ranked Colleges
447 Degrees Awarded
$27,800 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor's

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 “Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Athletic Training is the 187th most popular major in the country with 3,767 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 796 athletic training graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 447 athletic training graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,400 and $27,180 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s” ranking, we looked at 70 colleges that offer a degree in athletic training. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in athletic training.

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Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region bachelor’s degree athletic trainer students.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 70 schools in the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees to 64 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full Florida State Athletic Training Report

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

Out of the 70 schools in the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #2 spot on the list. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Georgia Athletic Training Report

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school handed out 24 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s athletic trainer students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Athletic Training at The University of Alabama

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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina

Out of the 70 schools in the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Carolina University landed the #4 spot on the list. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Athletic Training at WCU

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

Out of the 70 schools in the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the #5 spot on the list. Highland Heights, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Athletic Training at NKU

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Out of the 70 schools in the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. UWF is located in Pensacola, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

Full The University of West Florida Athletic Training Report

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. ECU is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 15 bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

Full East Carolina University Athletic Training Report

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #8, James Madison University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s list. Harrisonburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Athletic Training at JMU

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Athletic Training at GMU

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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Southern Miss is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Southern Miss

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Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s list. Hammond, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Athletic Training at Southeastern Louisiana University

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s list. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 12 bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Athletic Training at University of Miami

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Winthrop University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #13. Winthrop is a public institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Athletic Training at Winthrop University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #14. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Liberty University

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

With a ranking of #14, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Boone, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s athletic trainer students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full Appalachian State Athletic Training Report

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Erskine College
Due West, South Carolina

Erskine College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. This small school is located in Due West, South Carolina, and it awarded 9 bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Erskine College

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

With a ranking of #14, University of Florida did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Athletic Training at UF

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University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama

University of West Alabama came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized school located in Livingston, Alabama that handed out 9 bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Athletic Training at University of West Alabama

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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

With a ranking of #19, Georgia Southern University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s list. GaSou is a large school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 8 bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Athletic Training at GaSou

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Concord University
Athens, West Virginia

Concord University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. This small school is located in Athens, West Virginia, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Concord University Athletic Training Report

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Athletic Training at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. UNCW is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of North Carolina at Wilmington Athletic Training Report

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Barry University
Miami, Florida

Barry University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #19. Barry University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Athletic Training at Barry University

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Methodist University
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Methodist University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 degrees to qualified bachelors’s athletic trainer students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Methodist University Athletic Training Report

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Union University
Jackson, Tennessee

Union University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s list. Union is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Union University

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West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, West Virginia

West Virginia Wesleyan College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the Southeast Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s athletic trainer students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Athletic Training at West Virginia Wesleyan College

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