Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's degree · Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $34,511 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,562 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,049–$73,020). Median debt is $22,165, about 64% of first-year earnings.
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora University Aurora | $37,256 | $23,000 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $36,344 | $26,000 |
| North Central College Naperville | $34,609 | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $32,158 | $25,294 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $31,538 | $18,375 |
| McKendree University Lebanon | $31,259 | $25,500 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $31,187 | $19,986 |
| North Park University Chicago | $30,165 | $25,990 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $30,051 | $19,700 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $29,258 | $21,345 |
| Concordia University-Chicago River Forest | $29,231 | $23,000 |
| Monmouth College Monmouth | $29,027 | $24,625 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $28,990 | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $28,874 | $15,000 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $28,856 | $23,625 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Eastern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $34,511 one year after graduation and $50,730 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,165.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.