by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Aurora ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Aurora was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Aurora University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Aurora. This makes it the #130 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Aurora go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,256 a year. This is higher than $30,571, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Aurora, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $25,680 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,017.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at Aurora is $258 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Aurora paid an average of $450 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,000 | $28,000 |
| Fees | $220 | $220 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,240 | $13,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,204 | $3,204 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from Aurora. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Aurora are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Aurora phys ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Aurora Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a master's degree in phys ed from Aurora. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Aurora University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 5 |