Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$13,297
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
62.4%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
8,494
In-state tuition
$13,334
Out-of-state tuition
$13,334
Cost of attendance
$28,329
Median earnings (10y)
$53,390
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,055
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 66.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
30 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (23%), social sciences (22%), trades & services (20%).
- STEM23%
- Health13%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services20%
- Health professions12.6%~1,066 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Transportation10.9%~927 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education9.6%~814 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business8.4%~710 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering tech7.0%~594 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~486 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences5.4%~459 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.8%~319 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture3.8%~319 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.6%~310 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~306 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.5%~296 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.3%~279 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~265 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.9%~243 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~194 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~171 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture1.5%~131 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.7%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English0.6%~49 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.4%~36 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 321 | $44,837 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 222 | $48,694 | $21,182 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 178 | $57,372 | $19,187 |
| Law. | First professional | 155 | $43,191 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 145 | $101,053 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 139 | $27,123 | $24,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 139 | $43,990 | $23,251 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 136 | $31,490 | $24,000 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 136 | $55,319 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 125 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 122 | $30,528 | $21,944 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 121 | $64,959 | $22,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 111 | $39,696 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 111 | $58,573 | $24,470 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 109 | $38,421 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 90 | $63,097 | $24,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 89 | $27,026 | $28,544 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 87 | $30,845 | $22,750 |
| Architecture. | Master's | 85 | $52,426 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 75 | $28,907 | $27,000 |
| Air Transportation. | Associate's | 74 | — | $21,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | First professional | 74 | — | — |
| Forestry. | Bachelor's | 72 | $36,133 | $21,512 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 72 | $55,331 | $29,553 |
| Fire Protection. | Bachelor's | 72 | $103,432 | $17,725 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 68 | $26,883 | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 68 | $33,407 | $27,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 67 | $21,258 | $21,717 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 66 | $74,741 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 65 | $65,138 | $19,750 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 62 | — | $22,875 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 58 | $23,712 | $25,025 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 58 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 57 | $51,974 | $27,000 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 56 | $27,580 | $21,936 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Master's | 53 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 52 | $42,679 | $27,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 51 | $49,867 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 51 | $38,993 | $25,000 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 50 | $23,997 | $24,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a large institution located in Carbondale, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 8,494 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Transportation, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,297 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $13,334 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $28,329 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 62.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 66.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,390 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale confers degrees and certificates across 30 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Transportation, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (23% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), trades & services (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,055. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Carbondale, Illinois (town), Southern Illinois University-Carbondale draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Q.How much does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale cost?
The average net price at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $13,297 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $28,329.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has a 6-year graduation rate of 62.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduate earns $53,390 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Published tuition is $13,334 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale located?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, Illinois (ZIP 62901).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Southern Illinois University-Carbondale at their official website.