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2027 Best Athletic Training Schools in the Great Lakes Region

20 Colleges in the United States
479 Athletic Training Degrees Awarded
$62,234 Avg Early-Career Salary

Athletic Training degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best athletic training schools.

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Best Schools for Athletic Training in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the athletic training degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Athletic Training

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Leading the list is Michigan State University, our #1 school for athletic training. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Athletic Training graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $54,166 early in their careers. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $27,422 in student loans. Read more about the athletic training program at Michigan State University

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Ohio State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in athletic training, ranking #2. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 33 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $60,834 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,179. See the full athletic training program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in athletic training, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 19 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $66,254 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete this degree. See the full athletic training program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in athletic training, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 15 athletic training degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Athletic Training graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $108,627 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full athletic training details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in athletic training, landing the #5 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Aurora. Aurora University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Aurora University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Aurora University generally make around $51,483. Students borrow a median of $24,507 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in athletic training from Aurora University

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Grand Valley State University earned the #6 position for athletic training this year. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 11 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Grand Valley State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Grand Valley State University earn around $85,201 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in athletic training from Grand Valley State University

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #7 for athletic training this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $66,000 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,424. See the full athletic training program report for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Indiana University Bloomington placed #8 among the best athletic training schools. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Athletic Training graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $52,123 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in athletic training from Indiana University Bloomington

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Cincinnati State Technical And Community College landed the #9 spot for athletic training this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College awarded about 106 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Cincinnati State Technical And Community College earn around $56,689 in the first couple years of their career. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $16,668 in student loans. More information about a degree in athletic training from Cincinnati State Technical And Community College

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City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College came in at #10 for athletic training this year. City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College is a large public school located in the city of Chicago. There were roughly 35 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College generally make around $46,222. Students borrow a median of $12,924 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in athletic training from City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College

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Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #11 for athletic training this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mequon. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University Wisconsin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Concordia University Wisconsin generally make around $88,329. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates carry a median of $26,497 in student loans. Get the full athletic training details for Concordia University Wisconsin

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Ohio University Main Campus placed #12 among the best athletic training schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 42 athletic training degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $71,830 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full athletic training program report for Ohio University Main Campus

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University placed #13 among the best athletic training schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Xavier University awarded about 10 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Xavier University earn around $55,045 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,614. Read more about the athletic training program at Xavier University

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University came in at #14 for athletic training this year. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 12 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Cedarville University earn around $57,104 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,110 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in athletic training from Cedarville University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University placed #15 among the best athletic training schools. This large public university is located in the town of Mount Pleasant. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Central Michigan University awarded about 34 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $69,332 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the athletic training program at Central Michigan University

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Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Otterbein University earned the #16 position for athletic training this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Westerville. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Otterbein University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Otterbein University generally make around $45,871. Students borrow a median of $25,282 to complete this degree. Read more about the athletic training program at Otterbein University

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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

University Of Indianapolis came in at #17 for athletic training this year. University Of Indianapolis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at University Of Indianapolis in the most recent data year. Athletic Training graduates of University Of Indianapolis earn a median of $52,298 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,699. Read more about the athletic training program at University Of Indianapolis

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best athletic training schools. Set in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point graduates 56% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point awarded about 14 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn around $41,256 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,161 to complete this degree. See the full athletic training program report for University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University landed the #19 spot for athletic training this year. Set in the town of Tiffin, Tiffin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Tiffin University in the most recent data year. Athletic Training graduates of Tiffin University earn a median of $51,326 early in their careers. Tiffin University graduates carry a median of $30,977 in student loans. Get the full athletic training details for Tiffin University

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best athletic training schools. Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Terre Haute. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 19 athletic training degrees were awarded at Indiana State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $64,687 in their early career. Indiana State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full athletic training details for Indiana State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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