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2027 Best Athletic Training Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

17 Colleges in the United States
330 Athletic Training Degrees Awarded
$63,226 Avg Early-Career Salary

Athletic Training programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their athletic training programs.

College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best athletic training schools.

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Best Schools for Athletic Training in the Middle Atlantic 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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No school ranked higher than Thomas Jefferson University this year for athletic training. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 12 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $102,913 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the athletic training program at Thomas Jefferson University

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Students looking for a strong athletic training program will find one at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 14 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $66,924 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,556 to complete this degree. See the full athletic training program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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University Of Delaware is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in athletic training, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $54,155. Typical student debt for the program is $26,073. See the full athletic training program report for University Of Delaware

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in athletic training, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Rowan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $52,031 in their early career. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. More information about a degree in athletic training from Rowan University

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best athletic training schools. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 13 athletic training degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Towson University earn around $118,584 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,717 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in athletic training from Towson University

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University At Buffalo placed #6 among the best athletic training schools. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 11 athletic training degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $52,403. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete this degree. See the full athletic training program report for University At Buffalo

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #7 for athletic training this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Temple University awarded about 24 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $65,341. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000. Get the full athletic training details for Temple University

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #8 position for athletic training this year. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 52 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the athletic training program at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Montclair State University came in at #9 for athletic training this year. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 athletic training degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $36,299 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in athletic training from Montclair State University

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best athletic training schools. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. About 66% of students finish within six years. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 13 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $70,434 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in athletic training from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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Suny College At Cortland came in at #11 for athletic training this year. Suny College At Cortland is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Cortland. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 13 athletic training degrees were awarded at Suny College At Cortland in the most recent year. Students who receive their athletic training degree from Suny College At Cortland earn around $38,709 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full athletic training details for Suny College At Cortland

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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Chatham University earned the #12 position for athletic training this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Chatham University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 12 athletic training degrees were awarded at Chatham University in the most recent year. Athletic Training graduates of Chatham University earn a median of $111,726 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,261. More information about a degree in athletic training from Chatham University

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University landed the #13 spot for athletic training this year. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 10 athletic training degrees were awarded at Kean University in the most recent year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $48,705 in their early career. Kean University graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Get the full athletic training details for Kean University

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania landed the #14 spot for athletic training this year. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the town of Bloomsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 15 athletic training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the athletic training program make about $74,757 in their early career. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $27,516 in student loans. See the full athletic training program report for Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

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Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary landed the #15 spot for athletic training this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary graduates 72% of students within six years. About 12 athletic training degrees were awarded at Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Athletic Training graduates of Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary earn a median of $45,439 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,857. See the full athletic training program report for Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary

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Suny College At Plattsburgh earned the #16 position for athletic training this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Plattsburgh. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at Suny College At Plattsburgh in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Suny College At Plattsburgh generally make around $38,328. Typical student debt for the program is $24,217. See the full athletic training program report for Suny College At Plattsburgh

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East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania came in at #17 for athletic training this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of East Stroudsburg. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 43 athletic training students who graduated with this degree at East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Athletic Training graduates of East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $34,872 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the athletic training program at East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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