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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 172 |
| Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 260 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 272 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in engineering from SIUC. This makes it the #183 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #144 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 140 engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SIUC, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SIUC does not offer an online option for its engineering 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a master's degree in engineering from SIUC. About 18% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Engineering 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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 67 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 67 |
| Civil Engineering | 30 |
| Computer Engineering | 19 |
| General Engineering | 8 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 198 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 132 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 116 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 61 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 58 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.