by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #255 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Economics Schools | 255 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 255 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from SIUC. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $37,798. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, economics students borrow a median amount of $20,862 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUC was $321 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. 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 | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SIUC does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUC Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from SIUC in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 34 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| General Social Sciences | 3 |
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