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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #385 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 217 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 59% over the previous year when 530 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in education from SIUC. This makes it the #611 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #234 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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 217 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in education from SIUC in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that SIUC offers online option in its education bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUC Online Learning page.
Of the 64 students who earned a master's degree in Education from SIUC in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 144 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 61 |
| Special Education | 37 |
| Educational Administration | 19 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 18 |
| Student Counseling | 12 |
| Teaching English or French | 9 |
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