by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from EIU. This makes it the #87 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,511 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 EIU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $29,495 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at EIU is $225 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
Of the 70 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from EIU in 2021-2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its phys ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at EIU make a median salary of $39,041. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
Of the 29 phys ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from EIU, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.