Master’s in Athletic Training Degree

Diverse Career Opportunities Supported by a Strong Alumni Base

Our program has a rich history at Ball State which has created a committed alumni base. Many of our graduates are eager to provide clinical and professional positions to our students. 

Job demand for athletic trainers is expected to grow 23% between 2016 and 2026, much faster than the national average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

With a master’s degree, you’ll be well-prepare to work for a university, sports organization, or healthcare organization. But your degree will have a much broader application, with career opportunities in emerging areas needing preventative healthcare and treatment such as manufacturing, fire and rescue, military, and the performing arts.

A few of the places a master's degree will prepare you to work include:

• colleges and universities
• secondary schools
• clinics or hospital
• professional sports
• emerging settings such as performing arts, public safety, military, or industrial companies

Work Closely with Experienced Faculty

As a student, you’ll work closely with faculty members who are both professionally experienced athletic trainers and highly regarded researchers who are published nationally.

Dorice Hankemeier, PhD, LAT, ATC, Program Director & Associate Professor of Athletic Training 

Zachary J. Dougal, DAT, LAT, ATC, CKTP, Clinical Education Coordinator & Assistant Clinical Professor of Athletic Training 

Stacy E. Walker, PhD, ATC, FNATA, Professor of Athletic Training