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. We've also included details on how SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 217 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 226 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from SIUC. This makes it the #208 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,258 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $20,542 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 SIUC is $264 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 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 | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
Learn more about SIUC tuition and fees.
The phys ed program at SIUC awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at SIUC make a median salary of $40,152. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 phys ed majors earned their master's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.