What is the job market like right not for an ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer)?
Both the demand and job market for athletic trainers is rapidly growing. There is a high demand for ATCs across the country and our students have never had difficulty finding a job after graduation if they sought one.

Where do ATCs work?
ATCs are employed in a variety of health care settings including: high school, university, outpatient therapy clinics, hospitals, professional sports, industrial rehabilitation, Olympic and National level athletics, personal practice, and sales and consulting.

What is the average salary of a new graduate?
All undergraduate degrees garner a similar salary range with the exception of engineering and computer science degrees, which are usually in the mid-twenties to low thirties. Initial pay is dependent on several factors in the field of athletic training. Those factors are the setting you are employed, the location, advanced degree earned, and experience level. The highest paid salaries are often found in professional sports, with most Head Athletic Trainers earning six-digit salaries.

What is the potential for advancement in Athletic Training?
The potential for advancement is amazing. There are many professional tiers to athletic training jobs, from assistant to Head Athletic Training Director to Program Director for example.

What ratio of Sacred Heart Athletic Training students go on to advanced degrees in athletic training?
About 1/3 of our students pursue advanced degrees in athletic training or a related field, 1/3 seek other professional degrees such as, PT, PA, OT, MD and the remaining move into the work force.

Can I be an athlete and still be a student athletic trainer?
Yes. Students are permitted to participate in intercollegiate athletics while in the Program, however, their participation does demand that they manage their time to a greater extent than others. Also, students need to be aware that there will be times where they will have to modify their schedule to accomplish their clinical assignments. Students can only participate in one sport during the academic year.

When do I apply to the Program?
You can apply for early admission when you apply to the University. Those granted early admission possess a minimum 3.0 high school GPA, 1050 minimum SAT or ACT equivalent, and have had three years of high school science course work. Students who either do not qualify for early admission or desire to apply in the freshman year can do so in the spring of the freshman year. Detailed application information can be found on the Human Movement and Sports Science web-site.

How many students are enrolled in the Program annually?
We accept 30 students a year. The first 24 accepted early admission students to submit their deposits are reserved a seat in the program. An additional 6 seats are reserved for freshman applicants and transfer students. The professional portion of the program begins fall sophomore year. 

What if there are more than 30 applicants?
Interested applicants will be placed on a waitlist for available seats in the Program. Students who do not gain admission can apply for the following year or matriculate into the Exercise Science major.