Economics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you are interested in studying Economics, 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 sits in Edwardsville, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 economics degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Of 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Economics graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 36% women (4) and 64% men (7).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Of the 11 bachelor’s economics graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
This Economics program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics 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.