Liberal Arts & Humanities at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #25 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 213 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #54 of 61 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #165 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #341 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1109 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Students who complete Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,026 |
| 2 years | $27,280 |
| 3 years | $31,176 |
| 4 years | $38,449 |
| 5 years | $48,439 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale take home a median $38,449, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at $28,544.
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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
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