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. In addition, we cover how Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Illinois State. This makes it the #22 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $30,051. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $32,792 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 Illinois State is $386 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Illinois State was $804 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
Learn more about Illinois State tuition and fees.
Of the 66 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Illinois State, about 47% were men and 53% were 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 Illinois State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at Illinois State make a median salary of $44,066. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
The phys ed program at Illinois State awarded 72 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 81 |
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