Engineering at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #16 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #22 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #55 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #77 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #390 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #523 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #55 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #77 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #390 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #523 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Students who complete Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,177 |
| 2 years | $62,807 |
| 3 years | $70,259 |
| 4 years | $76,968 |
| 5 years | $85,371 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale take home a median $76,968, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $22,070.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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