by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, ranked #260 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 260 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 7 of 7 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level available for electrical engineering at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is not currently ranked for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $77,944 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, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $19,750 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 77% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. About 69% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale granted 13 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 23% to women and 77% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 5 |
