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Employment
Athletic trainers held about 15,000 jobs in 2004 and are found in every part of the country. Most athletic trainer jobs are related to sports, although many also work in nonsports settings. About one-third of athletic trainers worked in health care, including jobs in hospitals, offices of physicians, and offices of other health practitioners. Another one-third were found in public and private educational services, primarily in colleges, universities, and high schools. About 20 percent worked in fitness and recreational sports centers.
Earnings
Most athletic trainers work in full-time positions, and typically receive benefits. The salary of an athletic trainer depends on experience and job responsibilities, and varies by job setting. Median annual earnings of athletic trainers were $33,940 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $27,140 and $42,380. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,770, while the top 10 percent earned more than $53,760. Also, many employers pay for some of the continuing education required of ATCs, although the amount covered varies from employer to employer.
Related Occupations
The American Medical Association recognizes athletic trainers as allied health professionals. They work under the direction of physicians and provide immediate care for injuries. Also, they provide education and advice on the prevention of injuries and work closely with injured patients to rehabilitate and recondition injuries, often through therapy. Other occupations that may require similar responsibilities include emergency medical technicians and paramedics, physical therapists, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, recreational therapists, occupational therapists, and respiratory therapists. There also are opportunities for athletic trainers to join the military, although they would not be classified as an athletic trainer. Enlisted soldiers and officers who are athletic trainers are usually placed in another program in which their skills are useful, such as health educator or training specialist.
Common Lay Titles
Athletic Instructor
Athletic Trainer
Certified Athletic Trainer
Clinical Instructor
Fitness Specialist
Personal Trainer
Physical Trainer
Resident Athletic Trainer
Sports Athletic Trainer
Sports Medicine Trainer
Sports Trainer
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Schools Offering Degrees for
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 | Ashford University | Online | | | Health Training Center | Campus | Worcester, MA 01606 | | Health Training Center | Campus | Milford, MA 01757 | | Health Training Center | Campus | Chelmsford, MA 01824 | | Health Training Center | Campus | Lynn, MA 01901 | | Health Training Center | Campus | Stoughton, MA 02072 | | Health Training Center | Campus | Cambridge, MA 02139 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Waltham, MA 02452 | | Health Training Center | Campus | Attleboro, MA 02703 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Stamford, CT 06902 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Hoboken, NJ 07030 | | American Academy of Personal Training | Campus | New York, NY 10011 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Philadelphia, PA 19116 | | Heritage Institute | Campus | Manassas, VA 20111 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Falls Church, VA 22046 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Alpharetta, GA 30005 | | Body Design Personal Training | Campus | Marietta, GA 30062 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | McDonough, GA 30253 | | Keiser University | Campus | Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | | Keiser University | Campus | Jacksonville, FL 32216 | | Keiser University | Campus | Tallahassee, FL 32309 | | Florida College of Natural Health | Campus | Maitland, FL 32751 | | Keiser University | Campus | Orlando, FL 32807 | | Keiser University | Campus | Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 | | Florida College of Natural Health | Campus | Pompano Beach, FL 33064 | | Florida College of Natural Health | Campus | Miami, FL 33126 | | Keiser University | Campus | Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 | | Keiser University | Campus | West Palm Beach, FL 33411 | | Keiser University | Campus | Lakeland, FL 33805 | | Heritage Institute | Campus | Fort Myers, FL 33912 | | Florida College of Natural Health | Campus | Bradenton, FL 34208 | | Keiser University | Campus | Sarasota, FL 34240 | | Keiser University | Campus | Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 | | Huntington College of Health Sciences | Campus | Knoxville, TN 37919 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Richmond Heights, OH 44143 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Rochester Hills, MN 48307 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Turnersville, NJ 55000 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | White Bear, MN 55110 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Oakdale, MN 55128 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Shakopee, MN 55379 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Richfield, MN 55423 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Plymouth, MN 55447 | | Duluth Business University | Campus | Dultuh, MN 55807 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Rochester, MN 55901 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Waite Park, MN 56387 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Skokie, IL 60077 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Lisle, IL 60532 | | Heritage College | Campus | Kansas City, MO 64131 | | Pinnacle Career Institute | Campus | Kansas City, MO 64131 | | Pinnacle Career Institute | Campus | Lawrence, KS 66046 | | Heritage College | Campus | Oklahoma City, OK 73149 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | Dallas, TX 75220 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | North Richland Hills, TX 76180 | | Heritage College | Campus | Denver, CO 80212 | | Utah Career College | Campus | West Jordan, UT 84088 | | Eagle Gate College | Campus | Salt Lake City, UT 84111 | | SETS School of Exercise Training and Science | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85016 | | Apollo College | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85017 | | Argosy University | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85086 | | Apollo College | Campus | Tucson, AZ 85705 | | Universal Schools and Colleges | Campus | Riverside, CA 92507 | | Career Networks Institute | Campus | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | | Santa Barbara Business College | Campus | Ventura, CA 93003 | | Santa Barbara Business College | Campus | Santa Barbara, CA 93111 | | Santa Barbara Business College | Campus | Bakersfield, CA 93309 | | Ohlone College | Campus | Fremont, CA 94539 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Bellevue, WA 98004 |
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