by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Aurora ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Aurora was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Aurora University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Aurora. This makes it the #130 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Aurora go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,066 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,522 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Aurora, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all phys ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at Aurora is $258 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Aurora University.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Aurora are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 21 phys ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Aurora, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Aurora are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 4 |
