by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in architecture.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for architecture list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in general architecture. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in architecture from SIUC. This makes it the #5 most popular school for architecture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Architecture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,248 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,542 for all architecture students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUC was $321 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Architecture from SIUC in 2021-2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in architecture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SIUC does not offer an online option for its architecture bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUC Online Learning page.
Architecture majors graduating with a master's degree from SIUC make a median salary of $58,938 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all architecture graduates with a master's is $57,677.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of architecture master's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in architecture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architecture majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
More about our data sources and methodologies.