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Health & Physical Education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Health & Physical Education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, take a look at what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 208 health & physical education degrees were granted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 143
Best Value Illinois #8 of 34
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #20 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #32 of 953
Best Value Nationwide #259 of 952

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 143
Best Value Illinois #8 of 34
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #20 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #32 of 953
Best Value Nationwide #259 of 952

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Health & Physical Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Health & Physical Education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,883
2 years $32,284
3 years $41,718
4 years $60,121
5 years $74,221

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take home a median $60,121, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Health & Physical Education earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $21,425.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 53% women (110) and 47% men (98).

Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 188 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 52% were women (98) and 48% were men (90).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Health & Physical Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 89
Hispanic / Latino 34
Black / African American 12
Asian 36
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 10
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Health & Physical Education majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 13 master’s health & physical education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Health & Physical Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Health & Physical Education majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Health & Physical Education Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 7 doctoral health & physical education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Health & Physical Education Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Health & Physical Education majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 14% of Health & Physical Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, below 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

This Health & Physical Education program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Exercise Science 208

Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Health & Physical Education graduates, 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

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