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Do you have a passion for health and fitness?

The Personal Fitness Trainer Associate Degree program at Stautzenberger College, Brecksville



Would you rather be in the gym than an office? Are you committed to physical fitness? Change lives by sharing that passion. Stautzenberger College, Brecksville is introducing a new program designed just for you! Gain the education and training to become a Personal Fitness Trainer and a life changer! The fitness industry is ever-changing and growing. Join us as we launch this exciting new program. Now is the time to make your dreams come true as a Personal Fitness Trainer.

At Stautzenberger College, we provide personalized, hands-on training in the skills and knowledge necessary to assist you to succeed in this dynamic, hands-on field. We focus on ensuring that our graduates have the skills needed to thrive in an industry that is as diverse as corporate, commercial or private personal fitness training. Learn how to conduct fitness assessments and to design safe, effective exercise programs.

As a Stautzenberger College graduate, you’ll also have the skills needed to launch your own successful business. Join this growing field today.

Click for a glimpse into the career of a personal fitness trainer.

Take a closer look at the Personal Fitness Trainer Associate Degree Program courses at Stautzenberger College, Brecksville.

Consumer Information for the Personal Fitness Trainer Associate Degree Program

ACICS *

The following information is derived from data submitted to the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools in the College’s 2010-2011 Campus Assessment Report (CAR). This data represents an aggregate picture of the performance of this program across all Stautzenberger College campuses.

Median Loan Debt:

The median Title IV loan debt for Stautzenberger College students (across all campuses) for the Personal Fitness Trainer Associate Degree Program is $17,200.00 for the 2010-2011 academic year. (The median private and institutional loan debt for this program are 0.) This figure represents all funds borrowed by students in this program during that academic year, including monies to support these students during their time as students. It is not limited to the cost of tuition and fees for this program.

On-time Completion Rate:

Within the Personal Fitness Trainer program, 85.7% of our graduates have graduated within the 24 months allotted to complete the program by a student attending full-time. Students attending part-time will generally take longer to complete the program.

Placement: 69.2%

State of Ohio *

The following information is derived from data submitted to the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools in the College's 2010-2011 Annual Report. This data represents an aggregate picture of the performance of this program across all Stautzenberger College campuses.

Placement: 69.2%

* The placement rates disclosed above reflect historical outcomes for this program. That is, they reflect the College’s ability to place its graduates in prior years. This data is, therefore, always dated. Please bear in mind that many factors (both in a given individual’s life and in a given market) impact whether a graduate secures or chooses to secure employment in field or in a related field after graduation. These rates are not a promise of future employment, nor should you rely upon them as such. These rates are only intended to assist you in comparing student outcomes at colleges you are considering.

Career Summary

Graduates of this program are not required to obtain licensure or certification to be employed. Overall chances of obtaining employment are significantly enhanced, however, if graduates hold a professional credential in personal fitness training, exercise management, sports management, or other related field. These certifications normally require successful passage of a national certification examination.

As a result, this program is designed to prepare graduates to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Personal Trainer Exam (“NSCA-CPT”). Graduates of this program may hold the title(s) of Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor, Fitness Coordinator, Fitness Director, Fitness Technician, Fitness Trainer, and/or Private Trainer (SOC Code 39-9031.00).

Click to see your earnings potential* as a personal fitness trainer in Northeast Ohio.
* Incomes provided by Salary.com represent industry averages. Actual income may vary by employer, experience and skill level.

Summary of Estimated Personal Fitness Associate Degree Program Costs
(Academic Year 2011-2012)

Total Estimated Tuition and Fees - $25,328
Total Estimated Book, Materials and Equipment Costs - $4,761
Estimated Grand Total - $30,089


For a detailed breakdown of the estimated cost of this program, please click here.


Where will you be in two years?

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Broadcast Captioning
Business and Entrepreneurial Management
Court Reporting
Massage Therapy
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting
Paralegal Studies
Personal Fitness Trainer
Personal Fitness Trainer
Veterinary Technology
Stautzenberger College, Brecksville is approved by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools to offer Associate Degrees in Broadcast Captioning, Business and Entrepreneurial Management, Court Reporting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Paralegal Studies, and Veterinary Technician.

The College is also approved by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools to offer a Diploma in Medical Assisting.

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