by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as a strong choice for economics, ranked #443 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 443 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Illinois | 13 of 14 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 51 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 13 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 49 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 358 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, economics graduates take on a median debt of $25,049 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Find out more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. About 81% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 4 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Graduate study is also available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 6 |