Exercise Science at Eastern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Exercise Science, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Illinois University is in Charleston, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 75 exercise science degrees were granted at Eastern Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Eastern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Illinois University. Of 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Exercise Science graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Exercise Science graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 44% women (33) and 56% men (42).
Exercise Science Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Of the 63 bachelor’s exercise science graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 43% were women (27) and 57% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Exercise Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 35% of Exercise Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, lower than the national average of 39%.*
Exercise Science Master’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Of the 12 master’s exercise science graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Exercise Science master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Exercise Science master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Exercise Science Graduates
Students who finish Exercise Science program at Eastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Exercise Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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