by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #19 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale among the top schools in the country for accounting, placing at #493 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 493 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Illinois | 20 of 34 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 85 of 167 |
Here is each degree level offered in accounting at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 19 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 61 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 348 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $57,569 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,251 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Read more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Roughly 67% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
