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. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 49% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from NIU. This makes it the #93 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,158 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 NIU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $22,238 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 NIU is $213 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 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 | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 106 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in phys ed from NIU. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at NIU make a median salary of $39,864. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
Of the 28 phys ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NIU, about 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Northern Illinois University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.