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. In addition, we cover how Elmhurst ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Elmhurst was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 224 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 231 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst is $31,538. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $31,180 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Elmhurst was $1,172 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,258 | $41,258 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,710 | $4,710 |
Learn more about Elmhurst tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Elmhurst University.
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