by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in health & physical education at EIU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 14 schools (Master’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 #263 out of 969 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 263 of 969 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Illinois | 16 of 35 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 47 of 144 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 26 master’s degrees in health & physical education.
EIU ranks competitively among schools offering health & physical education at the master’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of health & physical education master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of health & physical education master’s degree graduates at EIU are White. About 62% 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 master’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
EIU conferred 14 master’s degrees in sport and fitness administration/management recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
EIU granted 12 master’s completions in exercise science and kinesiology in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at EIU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 87 |