Economics at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$30,771
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$30,771
Economics
National Average
$64,921
All schools, same program
School Average
$51,669
All programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
13
Completers (IPEDS)
777
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,201
Median Debt
0.69
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$177/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$30,771
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| University of Chicago | $127,832 | $13,395 |
| Amherst College | $127,636 | $16,662 |
| Stanford University | $127,416 | $12,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $125,816 | $14,621 |
| Middlebury College | $125,751 | $19,500 |
| Yale University | $125,006 | $12,562 |
| Harvard University | $124,570 | $6,617 |
| Dartmouth College | $118,120 | $18,132 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $117,355 | $25,000 |
Other Programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $121,006 | $222,981 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $116,291 | $60,389 |
| Fire Protection | $103,432 | $15,000 |
| Computer Science | $81,188 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $80,996 | $19,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $77,944 | $20,000 |
| Architecture | $75,673 | $30,233 |
| Computer Engineering | $74,600 | $23,935 |
| Air Transportation | $73,930 | $20,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,341 | $19,313 |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.