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, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #19 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale highly for computer science, ranked #550 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 550 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Illinois | 21 of 27 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 67 of 77 |
The following degree levels are available for computer science at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks competitively among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #19 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $81,188 a year. This is above $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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.
Among recent graduates, 82% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. Approximately 64% 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 3 |
