Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale worth it?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public, four-year institution in Carbondale, Illinois (small town). It awarded 2,867 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in medical radiologic technology therapist, aviation management and operations and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,911
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,484
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,390
Average net price
$13,297
Completion rate
62%
Completions (2024)
2,867
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
8,494
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | $44,063 | $81,394 | 163 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $62,503 | $79,299 | 156 |
| Law | First professional | $54,507 | $79,658 | 147 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $54,215 | $67,961 | 134 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $108,648 | $125,336 | 122 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $37,645 | $52,916 | 120 |
| Social Work | Master's | $46,047 | $54,200 | 117 |
| Medicine | First professional | $63,528 | $107,267 | 116 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $73,283 | $87,442 | 104 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $54,694 | $70,478 | 98 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,287 | $48,728 | 90 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $42,186 | $61,807 | 88 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $69,021 | $80,220 | 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,496 | $48,127 | 85 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $25,057 | $42,113 | 77 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 122 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 85 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 79 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 68 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 66 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | Bachelor's | 65 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 52 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 18% | 11,855 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 11,466 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 8,061 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 5,542 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 5,042 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 4,749 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 3,475 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 2,740 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page