English at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you are interested in studying English, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 english degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of English graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, English graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 67% women (16) and 33% men (8).
English Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Among the 12 bachelor’s english degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, below the national average of 35%.*
English Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 6 master’s english degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
English Doctoral Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 6 doctoral english degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English doctoral degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Graduates
Those who complete English program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for English majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.