Economics at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #50 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #439 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #50 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #439 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #50 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #439 of 466 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at $25,049.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
The Economics program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 15 |
| Quantitative Economics | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.