Social Sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out 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 located in Carbondale, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Online coursework is an option 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.
Social Sciences Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #17 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #411 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #501 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #17 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #411 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #501 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Those who finish Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,599 |
| 2 years | $29,728 |
| 3 years | $39,430 |
| 4 years | $48,146 |
| 5 years | $53,955 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report median earnings of $48,146, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $25,055.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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.