Health & Physical Education at Concordia University-Chicago
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Concordia University-Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Concordia University-Chicago is located in River Forest, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 366 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Concordia University-Chicago.
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Studying Online at Concordia University-Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Concordia University-Chicago. Of 4,770 students, 3,135 (66%) studied exclusively online and 951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Concordia University-Chicago
Use these rankings to compare Concordia University-Chicago’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #21 of 34 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #348 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #415 of 952 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #21 of 34 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #348 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #415 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Concordia University-Chicago
Those who finish Concordia University-Chicago’s Health & Physical Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,958 |
| 2 years | $45,794 |
| 3 years | $44,498 |
| 4 years | $54,357 |
| 5 years | $54,574 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Concordia University-Chicago report median earnings of $54,357, compared with $69,450 for all Concordia University-Chicago graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Concordia University-Chicago stands at $26,166.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Concordia University-Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Concordia University-Chicago are 44% women (161) and 56% men (205).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Of the 89 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Concordia University-Chicago, 49% were women (44) and 51% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago, above the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Among the 239 master’s health & physical education graduates at Concordia University-Chicago, 41% were women (98) and 59% were men (141).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 145 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Black / African American | 33 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 14 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago, below the national average of 34%.*
Health & Physical Education Doctoral Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Among the 35 doctoral health & physical education degrees awarded at Concordia University-Chicago, 49% were women (17) and 51% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education doctoral degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Health & Physical Education doctoral degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago, above the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health & Physical Education Concentrations at Concordia University-Chicago
The Health & Physical Education program at Concordia University-Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 63 |
| Exercise Science | 303 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Concordia University-Chicago go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Health & Physical Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,688 |
| Athletic Trainers | $79,834 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $78,709 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $39,714 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.