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 SIUE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 64 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from SIUE. This makes it the #24 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUE is $23,792. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,522 for all phys ed students.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from SIUE make a median salary of $41,064 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $40,690.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $23,237 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at SIUE is $296 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in phys ed from SIUE. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The phys ed program at SIUE awarded 64 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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