School of Health Professions
School of Health Professions
Information about the program and how to apply
Estimate of Additional Program Costs
The following are projected costs for those enrolled in the Athletic Training program. This does not include tuition, housing costs or meal plans. This cost projection does not include costs associated with general education classes or those that would be taken by students in other majors within the School of Health Professions. These are additional costs that are required of students completing the Athletic Training program. Costs will likely increase while students are progressing in the program, but this is a reasonable estimate for students entering the program. Students are responsible for travel-related costs for off-campus clinical rotations within a 20-mile radius of the Hattiesburg campus. Due to the many variables it is impossible to predict these costs, so they have not been included. Every attempt will be made to keep prospective students and current students updated on additional expenses.
| Item | Expense |
|---|---|
|
Physical Exam |
$40 |
|
Hepatitis B – 3 shots @ $60 each (voluntary) Tetanus Booster $44 (required) TB Skin Test $12 (year 1) |
$236 |
|
Professional Phase of Program Costs |
|
|
Item |
Expense |
|
TB Skin Test $12 (year 2 and 3) |
$24 |
|
Course Fees
|
$635 $212/year |
|
AT Textbook Costs
|
$1008 |
|
Professional Organization Student Membership Fees (includes access to education tracking software)
*Year one covered with course fees
|
$205 |
|
Uniforms for Practice and Travel to off-campus clinical sites A variety of uniform shirts will be provided for students but students will be expected to purchase shorts, slacks and shoes that conform to the dress code |
$100 |
|
Background check for Hattiesburg Clinic clinical rotation |
$22 |
|
Estimated Total Costs |
$2,270 |
$2,270 - $635 = $1635/3 = $545 per year excluding fees.
3-year Aggregate BOC Exam Passing Rate
The average passing rate for first-time candidates for USM cohorts graduating during 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-2018 is 83 percent.
The national average first-time passing rate for all professional athletic training programs for 2015-2018 was 81 percent.
The average passing rate for candidates for USM cohorts graduating during 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-2018 regardless of number of attempts is 94 percent.
Bachelors Student BOC Pass Rate
| FIELDS | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 3 YR AGGREGATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number of students graduating from program. |
11 |
12 |
12 |
35 |
|
Number of students graduating from program who took examination. |
11 |
12 |
12 |
35 |
|
Number of students who passed the examination on the first attempt. |
8 |
10 |
11 |
29 |
|
Percentage of students who passed the examination on the first attempt. |
73% |
83% |
92% |
83% |
|
Number of students who passed the examination regardless of the number of attempts. |
10 |
12 |
10 |
33 |
|
Percentage of students who passed the examination regardless of the number of attempts. |
91% |
100% |
92% |
94% |
Program Retention and Graduation Rates
| FIELDS | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 3 YR AGGREGATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students beginning program | 15 | 14 | 16 | 45 |
| Number of students returning for subsequent year 2 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 45 |
| Program retention rate (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Number of students returning for subsequent year 3 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 35 |
| Program retention rate (%) | 80 | 79 | 75 | 78 |
| Number of students graduating from program | 12 | 11 | 12 | 35 |
| Student graduation rate (%) | 80 | 79 | 75 | 78 |
Student Employment Rate
| 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 3 yr. aggregate | |
| Number of students employed as AT | 7 | 12 | 11 | 30 |
| Student employment rate as AT (%) | 64 | 100 | 100 | 88 |
| Number of students employed as other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Student employment rate as other (%) | 18 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Number of students not employed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Student not employed rate (%) | 18 | 0 | 0 | 6 |