Careers

Athletic training is a growing field. Opportunities are emerging in the military and in corporate health centers, where new programs are being instituted for employee fitness. According to the NATA, salaries are "on the rise," with the national average topping $44,000.

A degree in Athletic Training will prepare you for a career in many work environments, including:

• Arenas or auditoriums
• College or university fitness centers
• Collegiate coaching
• Country clubs
• Fitness centers
• High school coaching
• Olympic training centers and teams
• Professional coaching
• Professional sport franchises
• Public relations for an athlete or team
• Sports facilities
• Sports marketing
• Sports medicine clinics
• Recreational leagues
• YMCAs

For more information on career options for athletic trainers, check out Lewis' career services page.