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 SIUE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from SIUE. This makes it the #24 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 SIUE is $28,795. This is less than $30,571, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at SIUE is $296 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUE paid an average of $308 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 | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
Learn more about SIUE tuition and fees.
Of the 65 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SIUE, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at SIUE make a median salary of $40,827. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
Of the 80 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from SIUE in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUE 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
More about our data sources and methodologies.