by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stacks up against peers offering education.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks competitively among schools offering education. Specifically, it ranked #456 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 182 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $50,117 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, education students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 35% of education master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
This education program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 110 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 56 |
| Special Education | 22 |
| Educational Administration | 18 |
| Instructional Media Design | 12 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 9 |
| Student Counseling | 8 |
| Teaching English or French | 6 |
| General Education | 1 |