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. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from WIU. This makes it the #82 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 WIU is $28,315. This is less than $30,571, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 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 | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
Learn more about WIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU 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 Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WIU phys ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at WIU make a median salary of $38,630. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
The phys ed program at WIU awarded 21 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.