Medicine at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Medicine, 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 sits in Carbondale, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 79 medicine graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Medicine program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #121 of 146 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Medicine program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,319 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $66,942 |
| 4 years | $121,006 |
| 5 years | $206,035 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Medicine graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale take home a median $121,006, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 108% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
The Medicine program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 79 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medicine Graduates
Students who finish Medicine program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Medicine majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.