by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in health & physical education at Western Illinois University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 14 schools (Master’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 #781 out of 969 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 781 of 969 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Illinois | 31 of 35 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 117 of 144 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 22 master’s degrees in health & physical education.
Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering health & physical education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 68% of health & physical education master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of health & physical education master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 50% 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 master’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western Illinois University awarded 15 master’s degrees in sport and fitness administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 27% to women and 73% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
Western Illinois University awarded 7 master’s completions in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness, other in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Western Illinois University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 15 |