Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville at a glance
8,750
students enrolled
118,029
alumni, as the college reports
3,316
degrees and certificates a year
57%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,889
average net price a year
Tuition $8,846
$46,384
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$56,346
median earnings, 10 years after entry
93% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 27% | 898 |
| Business & management | 18% | 607 |
| Engineering | 8% | 271 |
| Education | 8% | 269 |
| Psychology | 6% | 184 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 21 |
The job market around Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Madison County, where the college is.
Layoff notices in Madison CountyIllinois layoff noticesIllinois rapid response
86
open professional jobs
27
entry level
5%
ask for AI skills
4 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Madison County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$74,800
median household income
Madison County
40%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering, which lead to finance (7 open), sales (29 open), operations (13 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (4 open).
Hiring most: 1St Midamerica Credit Union (5), Phillips 66 (3), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (3), A-dec (2), Ameren (2), Cars Commerce (2), Chamberlain Group (2), Cordell & Cordell (2).
What they hire for: Sales (29), Operations (13), Engineering (11), Finance (7), Human Resources (4), Marketing (4). Sales jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Madison - Bond - Jersey- Calhoun Workforce Innovation Board.
- Southwestern Illinois workNet - Wood RiverWood River · 618-296-4301 · Monday 08:00-16:30, Tuesday 08:00-16:30, Wednesday 08:00-16:30, Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-16:30,
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Job fairs and events with Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.
- Small-business counselingNov 2, 2026 · Edwardsville, IL
The Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE+The Wedge Presents: Legal Support for Small Businesses
- Job fairNov 18, 2026 · Edwardsville, IL
- Small-business counselingNov 26, 2026 · Edwardsville, IL
The Wedge + SIUE Presents: Legal Support for Small Businesses
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Common questions
- How big is Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville?
- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville enrolls about 8,750 students and is a public 4-year institution in Edwardsville, Illinois. It awards about 3,316 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville?
- 57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,384 six years after entry and $56,346 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville?
- 86 open professional jobs are listed in Madison County, 27 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. 1St Midamerica Credit Union has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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