Athletic Trainer / New Jersey
2026 data New Jersey board official source

New Jersey Athletic Trainer License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Prevents and treats injuries for athletes. Requires BOC examination.

What the New Jersey data shows for Athletic Trainers

New Jersey sets the entry bar for athletic trainers at 3,149 training hours and a passing score on BOC Examination. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under New Jersey's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree".

Upfront cost is $180, with renewal running $147 on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 50-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
35/100
Athletic Trainer · New Jersey

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
3,149 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$180
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$74/yr
$147 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
25.0 hrs/yr
50 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New Jersey

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree
3,149 hours
Exam Requirement
BOC Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$180
Renewal Fee
$147
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
50 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New Jersey licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Athletic Trainer in New Jersey? ▼
New Jersey's requirements cover 3149 hours of education or training, the BOC Examination exam, and an initial fee of $180. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Athletic Trainer in New Jersey? ▼
Certification as an athletic trainer in New Jersey means clearing the state's checklist: 3149 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The New Jersey licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Athletic Trainer license to New Jersey from another state? ▼
Athletic Trainer licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Athletic Training Compact: adoption underway. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The New Jersey licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does New Jersey require a background check for Athletic Trainer licensing? ▼
New Jersey does require a background check before issuing an athletic trainer license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Athletic Trainer in New Jersey? ▼
To stay licensed as an athletic trainer in New Jersey, plan on 50 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $147.

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What to do with this athletic trainer license

Athletic Trainer in New Jersey, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an athletic trainer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how New Jersey's athletic trainer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Athletic Trainer in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state athletic trainer license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how New Jersey's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. New Jersey overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the New Jersey licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.