Watch: I am an Athletic Training Student at Jefferson
Hear firsthand from our students and faculty about what it's like within the College of Rehabilitation Science's MS in Athletic Training program.
New Scholarship Opportunities Available
All applicants will be automatically reviewed for the Dean’s Scholarship at the time of admission. The scholarship award varies but generally can range between $11,000-20,000 annually.
This program is designed to meet the growing demand for Athletic Trainers (ATs). The athletic training program is aimed at students who have graduated with their bachelor's degrees. The program is constructed to prepare highly motivated students with an interest in the medical field to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination upon graduation.
Program Learning Goals & Outcomes
After the completion of this program, students will be able to do the following:
- Participate as a part of a healthcare team by collaborating with colleagues through a complex medical system.
- Use physiological, anatomical, and evidence-based knowledge in clinical settings.
- Behave in a manner consistent with the code of conduct and standards of professional practice set forth by the Athletic Training governing bodies.
- Locate, evaluate and apply evidence-based resources to build knowledge and support athletic training practice.
- Demonstrate administrative duties affiliated with the athletic training profession.
- Identify, describe and develop management plans for individuals with psychosocial disorders and/or mental health emergencies.
Throughout the two years in the MSAT program, students will complete 38 weeks of immersive clinical rotations. We have a variety of affiliation agreements for clinical rotations at various institutions and organizations, including NCAA Division I, II and III colleges/universities, secondary schools and physician practices to ensure graduates are well-rounded and prepared to practice as athletic trainers in a variety of settings. Please contact the MSAT program director for specific questions or more information regarding clinical rotations and affiliation agreements.
In addition to the regular University fees listed on the Jefferson website, the Master of Science Athletic Training students will assume the cost of equipment and supplies, field experience, transportation, lab fees, drug testing, and criminal background checks.
These expected costs are estimated as follows:
- Fall & Spring Semester Tuition
- Educational Services Fee
- Graduation Fee (graduates only)
- School Health Insurance (if applicable)
- Needle Stick Insurance Fee (if applicable)
- Tuition Insurance
- Full-time Student Parking
(Subject to Change)
| ATCAS Application Fee | $96 for the first program you apply to and $55 for each additional program |
| Lap Top/Tablet Device (Microsoft compatible) | Dependent upon preference |
| Textbooks and Supplies | $200. Most textbooks are included with tuition online via the University Library system. Beginning with class of 2026- ATu subscription (2 year subscription $189) |
| NATA Student Membership | $97/year for PA membership (Jan-Dec: pro-rated first year). Other states may vary |
| Housing | Dependent upon location/roommates |
| Transportation | Dependent upon fuel cost/distance traveled |
| Food | Variable |
| Attire | Variable |
| BOC test and re-take | $300 each exam (+$75 initial one time- application fee) |
| HPSO Student Supplemental Liability Insurance (Highly encouraged but not required) | $38 per year for $1,000,000 - $3,000,000 Policy |
| Drug Testing/Background Checks/Other Health Immunizations | Variable (Background Checks/ Finger Printing- $68.25; Drug Testing if applicable- $29; Health Immunizations- variable) |
| BLS CPR & AED Professional Rescuer Recertification | Provided by the program at Orientation |
The Jefferson Athletic Training Program Outcomes, including BOC Pass Rate, Program Retention Rate, Program Graduation Rate, and Graduate Placement Rate can be accessed through the CAATE website.
Program Specifics & Admission Details
In the accompanying video on-demand session, hear from Dr. Kelly Pagnotta, LAT, ATC, our Athletic Training program director and associate professor, about the program's structure, working with students programs across the university, and our beautiful campus and learning spaces — Clinical Classroom, Strength & Conditioning Classroom and Exercise Physiology Classroom.
