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Health & Physical Education Schools in Illinois

2,044 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 16th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Illinois

Phys Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,263
Master’s Degree 660
Associate Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a phys ed major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of phys ed majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 59.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Illinois

30,110 people in the state and 606,360 in the nation are employed in jobs related to phys ed.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Illinois

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $46,670 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

429 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $14,321. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,402 a year.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830. 78% of the teachers are full time.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,462. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. 72% of the teachers are full time.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

In their early career, EIU grads earn an average salary of $39,262. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at EIU.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. A typical student attending SIUC will pay a net price of $16,285.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

An average student at Aurora will pay a net price of $16,994. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,368 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. In their early career, WIU grads earn an average salary of $40,223.

Health & Physical Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 19% $42,780
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 6% $41,660
Coaches and Scouts 6% $28,370
Exercise Physiologists 4% $52,850
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $49,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to phys ed.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 196
Recreation Administration 186
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 14

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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