Career
Athletic Trainer / Coach
Prevent, diagnose, and rehab sports injuries. Work with teams at all levels.
Median salary
$58K
$42K$84K
2022–2032 outlook
+14%
Faster than averageA day in the life
- 01Pre-practice taping and warmups
- 02Injury assessment and rehab sessions
- 03Coordinate with team physician
What you'll actually do
- →Evaluate athletes' readiness to play
- →Provide first aid or emergency care
- →Develop and carry out rehabilitation programs
Majors that lead here
Sports Management & Kinesiology
Sports Agent, Athletic Director, Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist, Sports Marketing Manager
Biology & Pre-Med
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Top colleges for this path
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
8.6% acceptance
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
80% acceptance
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
90.5% acceptance
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
45.2% acceptance
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
36.2% acceptance
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
9% acceptance
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
72.7% acceptance
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
84.6% acceptance
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
92.9% acceptance
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
87.9% acceptance
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
93.5% acceptance
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
71.5% acceptance
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