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Athletic Trainers

Education

A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree. In 2009, 47 states required athletic trainers to be licensed or hold some form of registration.

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Related College Majors

Athletic Training/Trainer. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $15,303.00 per year

Physical Fitness Technician. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $3,776.00 per year

Certifications or Licenses

In 2009, 47 states required athletic trainers to be licensed or registered; this requires certification from the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC). For BOC certification, athletic trainers need a...

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General Qualifications

Because all athletic trainers deal directly with a variety of people, they need good social and communication skills. They should be able to manage difficult situations and the stress associated w...

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Knowledge

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Psychology
  • Clerical

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
American Public University System
69,384
Liberty University
64,610
Ohio State University-Main Campus
63,184
University of Florida
58,626
Riverside City College
54,751
The University of Texas at Austin
54,264
Grand Canyon University
53,018
Florida International University
51,792
Michigan State University
51,428
University of South Florida-Ma...
47,737