Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for SIUE Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $19,550 | $48,730 | |
| Anthropology | $25,000 | $27,480 | |
| Biology, General | $20,910 | $29,180 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $21,320 | $39,750 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $22,500 | $47,260 | |
| Chemistry | $24,100 | $46,480 | |
| Civil Engineering | $25,000 | $57,660 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $21,500 | $31,890 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $21,500 | $56,420 | |
| Computer Engineering | $22,020 | $67,320 | |
| Computer Science | $24,300 | $65,610 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $22,750 | $64,740 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $23,850 | $34,300 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26,000 | $30,410 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $19,350 | $69,600 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $25,000 | $27,560 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,000 | $27,050 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $20,000 | $35,590 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $21,500 | $30,080 | |
| History | $24,750 | $26,930 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $23,250 | $33,460 | |
| Mathematics | $25,000 | $37,570 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $21,250 | $60,230 | |
| Music | $18,500 | $21,510 | |
| Political Science and Government | $25,000 | $35,590 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,250 | $29,780 | |
| Public Health | $31,000 | $30,770 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $20,240 | $57,610 | |
| Social Work | $21,300 | $30,000 | |
| Sociology | $26,000 | $30,500 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $25,000 | $38,720 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $22,500 | $33,280 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $29,750 | $26,740 |
Salary Score ™ for SIUE Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $18,680 | $60,140 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $19,490 | $70,180 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $27,000 | $42,930 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $27,960 | $42,680 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $18,680 | $41,460 | |
| Marketing | Not Reported | $64,490 | |
| Psychology, General | $28,210 | $43,430 | |
| Public Administration | $28,220 | $39,370 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $44,690 | $118,470 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $39,010 | |
| Social Work | $18,680 | $42,310 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $43,580 |
Salary Score ™ for SIUE Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $230,370 | $124,720 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $127,830 | $118,430 |
Most Recent Reviews
SIUe has an excellent business school if that's what you like. Honestly, I think SIUe is very proud of their business programs. I never had any issues with any of the professors, and I found them helpful when I needed help. The business school has a separate three-story building located on campus. Classes are in many sizes. For basic courses like the intro to marketing or macro and microeconomics, you will find yourself in a lecture hall with many many students. Later your junior and senior year you can count... Read More
This program was so amazing. The professors really care about their students and offer the utmost assistance on anything and everything. Their goal is to make sure you succeed so as long as you put in the effort it will all pay off. I'm so happy I chose this school because it really helped me mature and make the most responsible decisions for my future.