Economics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sits in Edwardsville, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Of 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #163 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #360 of 466 |
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
This Economics program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.