Liberal Arts General Studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 66 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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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 General Studies Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Liberal Arts General Studies 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 General Studies Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Students who complete Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Liberal Arts General Studies 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 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report median earnings of $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
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at $28,544.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 59% women (39) and 41% men (27).
Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Among the 66 bachelor’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 59% were women (39) and 41% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 34 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 66 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies 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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