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Health & Physical Education in Illinois

Health & Physical Education Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Illinois

There are 35,170 people in the state and 655,370 people in the nation working in Phys Ed jobs.

Health & Physical Education Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Illinois

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $61,334 in the state and $62,187 nationwide.

Health & Physical Education Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering Phys Ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,149 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 63%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,194 after earning their degree at this institution. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,840 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Health & Physical Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers Phys Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $84,688
Athletes and Sports Competitors 7% $39,714
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling 4% $170,172
Exercise Physiologists 2% $144,072
Athletic Trainers 0% $79,834
Coaches and Scouts 0% $78,709
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors -2% $54,441

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Phys Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Recreation Administration 2,291
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 2,155
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 355
Outdoor Education 336

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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