Health & Physical Education at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 64 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #14 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #25 of 34 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 143 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #414 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #538 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’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 | $30,845 |
| 2 years | $28,427 |
| 3 years | $38,135 |
| 4 years | $40,954 |
| 5 years | $44,326 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $40,954, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $22,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 39% women (25) and 61% men (39).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 59 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 41% were women (24) and 59% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 34% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 5 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
This Health & Physical Education program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 25 |
| Exercise Science | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.
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