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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Public · General
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public institution in Carbondale, IL. With a 90% admission rate and 1,140 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 8,116 students, offers 60 programs with earnings data, and has a 52% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
90%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,140
Enrollment
8,116
Completion Rate
52%
Cost of Attendance
$29,268
In-State Tuition
$13,244
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,244
Programs
61
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 60 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($29K)
Showing 60 of 60 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire ProtectionBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $104,017 | — | $29,268 | 3.6x | |
| 2 | Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,283 | $71,582 | $29,268 | 2.5x | |
| 3 | Electrical Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,495 | — | $29,268 | 2.5x | |
| 4 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,053 | $106,322 | $29,268 | 2.4x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,454 | $88,465 | $29,268 | 2.4x | |
| 6 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,021 | $70,006 | $29,268 | 2.4x | |
| 7 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,670 | $92,494 | $29,268 | 2.3x | |
| 8 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,269 | $78,165 | $29,268 | 2.2x | |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,503 | $74,324 | $29,268 | 2.1x | |
| 10 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,633 | $66,066 | $29,268 | 1.9x | |
| 11 | Soil SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,076 | $63,144 | $29,268 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,694 | $70,417 | $29,268 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,215 | $63,679 | $29,268 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,559 | $57,061 | $29,268 | 1.8x | |
| 15 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,708 | $63,649 | $29,268 | 1.7x | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,254 | — | $29,268 | 1.6x | |
| 17 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,429 | $46,500 | $29,268 | 1.5x | |
| 18 | Air TransportationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,063 | $66,893 | $29,268 | 1.5x | |
| 19 | ArchitectureBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,248 | $56,459 | $29,268 | 1.5x | |
| 20 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,711 | $62,561 | $29,268 | 1.5x | |
| 21 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,186 | $51,063 | $29,268 | 1.4x | |
| 22 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,575 | $46,940 | $29,268 | 1.4x | |
| 23 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,244 | $63,690 | $29,268 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,194 | $61,223 | $29,268 | 1.4x | |
| 25 | Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,700 | $63,031 | $29,268 | 1.4x |
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