Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is in Edwardsville, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #11 of 26 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #37 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #251 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #290 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’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 | $61,333 |
| 2 years | $60,818 |
| 3 years | $66,962 |
| 4 years | $74,222 |
| 5 years | $85,186 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $74,222, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is $23,406.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, 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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