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. At its best it places at #9 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Southern Illinois University-Carbondale highly for mechanical engineering, placing at #308 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 308 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 9 of 10 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 50 of 59 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mechanical engineering at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $80,996 a year. This is above $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 84% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field 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 Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
