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Health & Physical Education Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 700 students earned their Phys Ed degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Illinois

Phys Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 660
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a phys ed major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of phys ed majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Illinois

There are 30,110 people in the state and 606,360 people in the nation working in phys ed jobs.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $46,670, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

337 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,415 after graduation. 64% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $47,399 after graduation.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at SIUE. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SIUE will pay a net price of $14,462.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,305. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at WIU. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,262 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,368 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 75% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Adler University

Chicago
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,726 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Health & Physical Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 19% $42,780
Coaches and Scouts 6% $28,370
Exercise Physiologists 4% $52,850
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $49,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to phys ed.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 69
Recreation Administration 17
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 11

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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