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. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from NIU. This makes it the #93 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,525 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,522 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from NIU make a median salary of $39,676 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $40,690.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $27,418 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 NIU is $213 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Northern Illinois University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from NIU. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of phys ed master's degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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