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Physical Education in Illinois

Physical Education Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 257 students earned their Physical Education degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Physical Education is the 135th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Education Majors in Illinois

Physical Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 126
Bachelor’s Degree 98
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a physical education major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical education majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Physical Education Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 28,220 people employed in jobs related to a physical education degree, compared to 572,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Education Jobs in Illinois

Physical Education grads earn an average of $46,670 in the state and $44,580 nationwide.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $19,966.

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

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,831 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,273 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,979.

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McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $7,458. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,110. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,256. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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#8

Monmouth College

Monmouth
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
860 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,875. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Monmouth.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,604. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

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Physical Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers physical education majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 6% $41,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical education.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Exercise Science 1,233
Sports Management 452
Outdoor Health & Fitness 80
Sports Studies 15

View all majors related to Physical Education

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