Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 50th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $76,106 | $106,082 | -1% | #133 of 349 | #145 | $21,551 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $79,617 | $99,325 | -1% | #123 of 258 | #164 | $24,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $67,450 | $95,430 | +2% | #13 of 43 | #24 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $71,841 | $94,494 | -13% | #152 of 189 | #154 | $20,770 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,260 | $85,969 | -1% | #106 of 233 | #145 | $20,264 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,161 | $83,867 | -6% | #570 of 966 | #750 | $18,249 |
| Industrial Engineering | $73,092 | $82,744 | -16% | #90 of 94 | #91 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,546 | $81,428 | -12% | #310 of 318 | #305 | $21,774 |
| Geography and Cartography | $44,543 | $75,877 | +31% | #7 of 117 | #4 | $18,750 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $53,219 | $74,248 | -5% | #52 of 84 | #61 | $19,275 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,844 | $73,513 | -20% | #360 of 459 | #373 | $21,637 |
| Chemistry | $46,659 | $70,541 | +8% | #75 of 209 | #71 | $22,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,046 | $69,610 | -9% | #494 of 796 | #568 | $19,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,753 | $65,403 | -4% | #564 of 1176 | #669 | $20,625 |
| Biology | $38,067 | $60,059 | +5% | #331 of 841 | #390 | $21,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,279 | $57,915 | +5% | #214 of 660 | #295 | $22,375 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $31,570 | $55,110 | +9% | #19 of 63 | #26 | $25,991 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $54,615 | -7% | #163 of 215 | #192 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $31,786 | $52,564 | -17% | #478 of 565 | #494 | $24,250 |
| Social Work | $36,974 | $52,480 | +1% | #188 of 420 | #281 | $23,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,569 | $52,466 | -7% | #373 of 660 | #421 | $20,500 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $52,166 | -6% | #56 of 70 | #62 | $20,000 |
| Sociology | $35,415 | $51,465 | -2% | #253 of 462 | #267 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $28,795 | $49,837 | -9% | #419 of 610 | #472 | $22,355 |
| Psychology | $32,459 | $48,951 | -3% | #606 of 1027 | #667 | $23,375 |
| Public Health | $35,023 | $47,652 | -19% | #183 of 215 | #194 | $26,000 |
| History | $26,916 | $46,814 | -8% | #327 of 459 | #355 | $18,992 |
| Music | $34,079 | $46,196 | +8% | #101 of 268 | #120 | $22,500 |
| Anthropology | $23,379 | $44,974 | -4% | #103 of 188 | #122 | $23,752 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $44,205 | $43,928 | -13% | #155 of 177 | #166 | $16,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,830 | $43,916 | -7% | #534 of 680 | #621 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,420 | $41,310 | -15% | #478 of 576 | #511 | $24,250 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $16,892 | $39,698 | +-0% | #138 of 255 | #141 | $25,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,259 | $36,717 | -11% | #321 of 423 | #346 | $26,125 |
| Philosophy | $23,219 | — | — | — | — | $23,396 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Room | $6,760 | |
| Board | $5,210 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $30,246 | $30,246 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,459 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,208 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,954 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,190 |
| $110,001+ | $20,503 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's top programs commonly pursue.
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