# I am Majoring in Athletic Training in College. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 15, 2004, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-majoring-in-athletic-training-in-college/224491 "2004-01-15T01:06:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GatorGrappler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e0b2c6/32.png) [@GatorGrappler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GatorGrappler)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2004, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-majoring-in-athletic-training-in-college/224491/1 "2004-01-15T01:06:04Z")
I recently began classes this semester that correspond with my new major: Athleric Training. I just wanted some input on job oppurtunities, and what would be some higher paying postitions that a degree in this field could get me. I suppose my ulitmate goal would be to be a trainer on a major college’s athletic team, professional athletic team, or a professional trainer. What would the level of difficulty be to obtain a high profile job like I mentioned in the previous sentence? ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2004, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-majoring-in-athletic-training-in-college/224491/2 "2004-01-15T01:22:55Z")
I don’t know, but that’s what Bill Cosby majored in. Maybe you could be a comic. ---
**Author:** ![GatorGrappler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e0b2c6/32.png) [@GatorGrappler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GatorGrappler)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2004, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-majoring-in-athletic-training-in-college/224491/3 "2004-01-15T02:56:47Z")
I already thought of that option, and I dont find myself as the funny type. ---
**Author:** ![turner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@turner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/turner)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2004, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-majoring-in-athletic-training-in-college/224491/4 "2004-01-16T01:13:59Z")
Fries with that? ---
**Author:** ![Carnac\_the\_Magnificent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ccd318/32.png) [@Carnac\_the\_Magnificent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnac_the_Magnificent)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2004, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-majoring-in-athletic-training-in-college/224491/5 "2004-01-16T03:14:07Z")
> [@GatorGrappler](#): > > I recently began classes this semester that correspond with my new major: Athleric Training. I just wanted some input on job oppurtunities, and what would be some higher paying postitions that a degree in this field could get me. I suppose my ulitmate goal would be to be a trainer on a major college’s athletic team, professional athletic team, or a professional trainer. What would the level of difficulty be to obtain a high profile job like I mentioned in the previous sentence? You’re asking the wrong people. Find 3 athletic trainers willing to sit down with you and do an informational interview, focusing of what qualifications the ideal candidate would need to land a similar spot. If it’s a sports team trainer, see if there’s some way you might intern. Think internship. Though you won’t get paid, an internship is really a deferred compensation program. If these 3 say no, find another 3–and another. Go the extra mile. Act and look professional. Be willing to do the grunge work. ---
**Author:** ![Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spectre_of_pithecanthropus/32/12343_2.png) [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2004, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-majoring-in-athletic-training-in-college/224491/6 "2004-01-16T03:54:33Z")
I don’t know if it’s your thing, but maybe you could be a trainer/manager at a health club? I only say that because the one that I belong to seems to be a pleasant place from the member’s perspective. They seek degreed people so I imagine you’d qualify. ---
**Author:** ![GatorGrappler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e0b2c6/32.png) [@GatorGrappler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GatorGrappler)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2004, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-majoring-in-athletic-training-in-college/224491/7 "2004-01-17T22:41:03Z")
Turner- Thank!!!