by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #25 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Illinois University among the top schools in the country for health & physical education, placing at #761 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 761 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Illinois | 28 of 32 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 114 of 140 |
The following degree levels are offered in health & physical education at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,780 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, health & physical education graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western Illinois University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in exercise science and kinesiology recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Graduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 22 |
