Athletic Training/Trainer

CIP 51.0913 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

22 total including inactive

States

Across 4 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Athletic Training/Trainer is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 4 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Minnesota and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$60,250

Athletic Trainers

Job Growth

+11.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,380

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Athletic Trainers. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $11,520, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 47 (48.5%)

Female: 50 (51.5%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 95 (97.9%)

Associate: 2 (2.1%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Investigative

Realistic

helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Instructing

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.