Mechanical Engineering at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$80,996
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$80,996
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$51,669
All programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
56
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.24
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$80,996
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $115,915 | — |
| Duke University | $101,532 | $10,000 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $101,325 | $19,690 |
| SUNY Maritime College | $99,578 | $25,064 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $99,498 | $10,750 |
| Santa Clara University | $99,067 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $98,644 | $11,507 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $98,455 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $97,701 | $16,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $97,466 | $20,500 |
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 (current) | $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.