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Athletic Training Major
Graduation & Retention Rates
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
| Metrics | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 3 yr Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Penn State students graduating from the degree program. | 95 | 95 | 100 | 96.66 |
| Retention rate (%) for Penn State students having enrolled in the degree program. | 95 | 95 | 92.59 | 94.19 |
Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer Exam Outcomes
All CAATE-accredited programs must meet or exceed a three-year aggregate of 70 percent first-time pass rate on the BOC exam.
| Fields | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 3 yr Aggregate | 2017-2018 Preliminary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Penn State students graduating from program. | 16 | 20 | 18 | 54 | 25 |
| Number of Penn State students graduating from program who took examination. | 16 | 20 | 18 | 54 | 25 |
| Number of Penn State students who passed the examination on the first attempt. | 16 | 17 | 13 | 46 | 23 |
| Percentage of Penn State students who passed the examination on the first attempt. | 100.00 | 85.00 | 72.22 | 85.74 | 92 |
| Number of Penn State students who passed the examination regardless of the number of attempts. | 16 | 20 | 18 | 54 | 25 |
| Percentage of Penn State students who passed the examination regardless of the number of attempts. | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
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Penn State athletic training program outcomes compared with nationwide results.
| BOC Summary Data | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 3 yr Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Penn State students who passed the examination on the first attempt. | 100.00 | 85.00 | 72.22 | 85.74 |
| National percentage average for all students who passed the examination on the first attempt. | 80.65 | 82.09 | 83.60 | 82.11 |
| Percentage of Penn State students who passed the examination regardless of the number of attempts. | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| National percentage average for all students who passed the examination regardless of the number of attempts. | 83.93 | 85.25 | 86.91 | 85.36 |
Graduate Placement Outcomes
Following completion of the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree professional program.
| Metrics | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 3 yr Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate School Acceptance Rate (% of Applicants). | 88 | 75 | 83 | 82 |
| Graduate Assistantship Award Rate (% of Admitted Applicants). | 68 | 75 | 93 | 79 |
| Rate Entering a Post-Professional Clinical Internship | Fellowship/Residency Program Immediately After Graduation (% of Cohort). | 10 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
| Rate Entering the Workforce Immediately After Graduation (% of Cohort). | 25 | 15 | 24 | 21 |
| Rate Pursuing Other Allied Health Care Disciplines (% of Cohort). | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
