by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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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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 |
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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at UIC is $297 per month.
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 |
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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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
More about our data sources and methodologies.