Below are the key facts about this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in engineering at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,968 a year. This is higher than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $22,070 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
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Among recent graduates, 80% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 68% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale granted 25 bachelor’s completions in mechanical engineering in the latest year of data — 16% to women and 84% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale granted 14 bachelor’s completions in civil engineering, general recently — 21% to women and 79% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale granted 13 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 23% to women and 77% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering, general in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 7 |