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. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 16 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 engineering, coming in at #577 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 577 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Illinois | 24 of 26 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 84 of 98 |
The following degree levels are offered in engineering at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
This engineering field at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 34 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 |
| Civil Engineering | 24 |
| Computer Engineering | 8 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 7 |
| Engineering, General | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 63 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 401 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,968 a year. This is higher than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $22,070 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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.
Among recent graduates, 80% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 68% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 38 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 7 |
