by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stacks up against peers offering allied health professions.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in the top 10% of the country for allied health professions. Specifically, it ranked #111 out of 1,196 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in allied health professions.
Allied Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $90,246 a year. This is higher than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, allied health professions students borrow a median amount of $20,985 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 77% 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 associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 16% of allied health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 89% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of allied health professions master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. Approximately 73% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health professions majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
This allied health professions program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 133 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 76 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 133 completions in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 76 degrees in physician associate/assistant in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.