by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in public & social service at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 48 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,924 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 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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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 58% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 38 bachelor’s completions in social work in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 48 |
