The average annual wage of the occupations is $61,540. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Athletic Trainers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 28,480 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Athletic Trainers is $14,001. The average length of the programs is 488 hours and the average completion time is 10.65 months.
The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Athletic Trainers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
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Physical Fitness Technician | 108 | $11,851 | $916 | 546 Hours | 6.80 Months |
Athletic Training/Trainer | 27 | $16,150 | $2,088 | 430 Hours | 14.50 Months |
The following 19 occupations are related to Athletic Trainers.
Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Coaches and Scouts | 239K | $58,700 | $0 |
Chiropractors | 41,480 | $89,760 | $43 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | 73,860 | $71,280 | $34 |
Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
Physical Therapists | 241K | $100,440 | $48 |
Recreational Therapists | 15,540 | $60,910 | $29 |
Respiratory Therapists | 130K | $80,340 | $39 |
Exercise Physiologists | 8,060 | $57,050 | $27 |
Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 630K | $60,790 | $29 |
Occupational Therapy Assistants | 46,090 | $68,170 | $33 |
Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
Physical Therapist Assistants | 104K | $65,860 | $32 |
Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
Massage Therapists | 92,650 | $62,560 | $30 |
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | 279K | $51,270 | $25 |
The following 132 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Athletic Trainers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.