Air Transportation at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 171 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates in air transportation earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Compares for Air Transportation
All 52 colleges reporting air transportation earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $106,001 | $100,464 | #10 | $56,402 |
| 2 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $104,472 | $108,236 | #2 | $46,193 |
| 3 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $103,989 | $98,557 | #12 | $33,142 |
| 4 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $103,858 | $99,207 | #11 | $45,193 |
| 5 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $103,617 | $119,972 | #1 | $88,085 |
| 6 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $102,096 | $92,968 | #20 | $50,629 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #3 | — |
| 8 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #4 | — |
| 9 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #5 | — |
| 10 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #6 | — |
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| 26 | Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | $83,574 | $79,208 | #38 | $42,917 |
| 27 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $83,323 | $96,453 | #15 | $35,669 |
| 28 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $83,243 | $88,602 | #25 | $47,019 |
| 29 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $81,394 | $79,969 | #36 | $44,063 |
| 30 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $80,981 | $77,553 | #40 | $40,796 |
| 31 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $80,424 | $87,855 | #27 | $43,909 |
| 32 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $79,821 | $82,017 | #32 | $44,481 |
Other Air Transportation Credentials at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $39,956 | $103,606 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale air transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,063 one year after graduating and $81,394 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for air transportation?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for air transportation graduates, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is air transportation at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for air transportation ($85,825), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.