by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at EIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, EIU as a strong choice for health & physical education, placing at #317 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 317 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Illinois | 17 of 32 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 53 of 140 |
The following degree levels are granted in health & physical education at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 26 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 87 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EIU earn a median of $43,231 a year. This is lower than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, health & physical education students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
EIU conferred 63 bachelor’s completions in exercise science and kinesiology in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
EIU conferred 24 bachelor’s completions in sport and fitness administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at EIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 26 |
