Southern Illinois University-Carbondale: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale at a glance

• 8,494

  students enrolled

• 250,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 2,938

  degrees and certificates a year

• 62%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,297

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,638

• $43,087

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $53,390

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jackson County, where the college is.

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• 15

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Jackson County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $45,572

  median household income

  Jackson County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to sales (2 open), operations (3 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Gilbane (2), Viridian Staffing (2), Actalent (1), Apolis (1), CSL (1), Legence Bank (1), Riverside Health Care System (1), Rural King (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (3), Operations (3), Sales (2), Executive Leadership (1), Human Resources (1), Programs (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale enrolls about 8,494 students and is a public 4-year institution in Carbondale, Illinois. It awards about 2,938 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?

62% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,087 six years after entry and $53,390 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offer AI or data science degrees?

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?

15 open professional jobs are listed in Jackson County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Gilbane has the most openings.