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Phys Ed in Illinois

Phys Ed Schools in Illinois

2,027 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Phys Ed is the 16th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,324
Master’s Degree 589
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 51
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Associate Degree 15
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate 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: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Phys Ed 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 Phys Ed 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
50% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. This private school has an average net price of $18,256. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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175 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,109.

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155 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,139.

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136 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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130 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,446. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. A typical student attending NIU will pay a net price of $13,484.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,388. 76% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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92 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Aurora. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 24% of the teachers are full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $11,990. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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Phys Ed 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

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

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