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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Athletic Training in the New England Region

25 Ranked Colleges
319 Degrees Awarded
$34,300 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 3,767 people earned their degree in athletic training, making the major the 187th most popular in the United States.

Across the New England region, there were 319 athletic training graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region” ranking, we looked at 25 colleges that offer a degree in athletic training. To top this list, a school must have a successful athletic training program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region athletic trainer students.

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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Sacred Heart University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region. Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 105 degrees to qualified ’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 low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% 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 Sacred Heart

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Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Merrimack College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region list. Merrimack College is located in North Andover, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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 Merrimack

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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut

Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Quinnipiac University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 22 diplomas to qualified ’s athletic trainer students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Quinnipiac University Athletic Training Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, this fairly large public school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified ’s athletic trainer students 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 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 University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

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Springfield College
Springfield, Massachusetts

Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Springfield College landed the #4 spot on the list. Springfield College is a small school located in Springfield, Massachusetts that handed out 19 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Athletic Training at Springfield College

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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts

Boston University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s athletic trainer degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Boston University Athletic Training Report

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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont

University of Vermont came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking. UVM is a public institution located in Burlington, Vermont. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, 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 UVM

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Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Bridgewater State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region list. Bridgewater State is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

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University of Maine did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #9. This fairly large school is located in Orono, Maine, and it awarded 9 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

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 UMaine

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Lasell University
Newton, Massachusetts

Lasell University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking. Lasell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Newton, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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University of Southern Maine ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region list. Portland, Maine is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s athletic trainer degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Athletic Training at University of Southern Maine

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Westfield State University
Westfield, Massachusetts

Westfield State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking. Westfield is located in Westfield, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Athletic Training at Westfield

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Endicott College
Beverly, Massachusetts

Endicott College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking. Endicott is a small school located in Beverly, Massachusetts that handed out 7 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% 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 full report on Athletic Training at Endicott College

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Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut

Central Connecticut State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #13. This medium-sized school is located in New Britain, Connecticut, and it awarded 7 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Athletic Training at CCSU

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Colby - Sawyer College
New London, New Hampshire

With a ranking of #13, Colby - Sawyer College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region list. Located in New London, New Hampshire, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified ’s athletic trainer students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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%.

Full Colby - Sawyer Athletic Training Report

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Norwich University
Northfield, Vermont

Norwich University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #16. Norwich University is located in Northfield, Vermont and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s athletic trainer degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% 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%.

Full Norwich University Athletic Training Report

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Plymouth State University
Plymouth, New Hampshire

Plymouth State University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking. Plymouth, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s athletic trainer degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Athletic Training at Plymouth State University

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Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire

Keene State College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #18. Keene, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s athletic trainer degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% 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%.

Full Keene State Athletic Training Report

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University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut

University of Connecticut did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Storrs, Connecticut, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified ’s athletic trainer students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, 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 93%.

Full UCONN Athletic Training Report

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, Massachusetts

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking. This small school is located in North Adams, Massachusetts, and it awarded 4 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Athletic Training at MCLA

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With a ranking of #21, Southern Connecticut State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region list. This medium-sized school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 3 ’s athletic trainer degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Athletic Training at SCSU

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Dean College
Franklin, Massachusetts

Dean College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking. Located in Franklin, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s athletic trainer students in 2020-2021.

Full Dean College Athletic Training Report

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Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts

Salem State University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region ranking. Located in Salem, Massachusetts, this medium-sized public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified ’s athletic trainer students in 2020-2021.

Full Salem State Athletic Training Report

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With a ranking of #24, University of New England did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region list. Biddeford, Maine is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s athletic trainer degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Athletic Training at UNE

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Castleton University
Castleton, Vermont

With a ranking of #24, Castleton University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Athletic Trainer Major in the New England Region list. Castleton, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s athletic trainer degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Full Castleton University Athletic Training Report

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