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Health & Physical Education at University of Illinois at Chicago

122 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
#79 Overall Quality
The Health & Physical Education major is part of the parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies program at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.

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Health & Physical Education Degrees Available at UIC

UIC Phys Ed Rankings

UIC was ranked #79 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for phys ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Health & Physical Education Schools 79
Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 83

Popularity of Phys Ed at UIC

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UIC. This makes it the #250 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Phys Ed Graduates from UIC Make?

$28,874 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Phys Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,874 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Phys Ed Graduates from UIC Have?

$33,267 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Phys Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $33,267 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at UIC is $297 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Phys Ed from UIC Cost?

$15,816 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$25,000 Average Student Debt

UIC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $449 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $12,656 $28,345
Fees $3,160 $3,160
Books and Supplies $1,400 $1,400
On Campus Room and Board $14,600 $14,600
On Campus Other Expenses $6,026 $6,026

Learn more about UIC tuition and fees.

UIC Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in phys ed from UIC. About 57% were men and 43% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in phys ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 27
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 44
White 36
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 8

Does UIC Offer an Online BS in Phys Ed?

UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.

UIC Health & Physical Education Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in phys ed from UIC. About 44% were men and 56% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in phys ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

UIC Phys Ed Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.

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