by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale compares to other colleges that offer mechanical engineering.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 130 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $70,569 a year. This is above $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,187 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 97% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 3% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mechanical engineering majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The mechanical engineering program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 68 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 68 completions in automotive engineering technology/technician in the latest year of data — 3% to women and 97% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).