by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of 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 liberal arts & humanities.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts & humanities. More specifically it was ranked #341 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #25 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
Liberal Arts & Humanities majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,449 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, liberal arts & humanities graduates take on a median debt of $28,544 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, 41% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are Black or African American. About 52% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts & humanities majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The liberal arts & humanities program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 66 |