Engineering Technologies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 30 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #23 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 128 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #93 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #181 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #615 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,438 |
| 2 years | $54,568 |
| 3 years | $58,577 |
| 4 years | $66,068 |
| 5 years | $73,804 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $66,068, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at $20,594.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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