by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about 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 compares to other colleges that offer civil engineering.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering civil engineering. In particular, it placed #180 out of 254 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Civil Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $71,341 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, civil engineering students accumulate a median of $19,781 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 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 90% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the civil engineering majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.