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 stacks up against peers offering mechanical engineering.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering. In particular, it placed #295 out of 365 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $80,996 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 $24,250 in student loans. This is above $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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Among recent graduates, 84% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 64% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were men.
The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 80% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the mechanical engineering majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.