Information Science/Studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Information Science/Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $60,468* | $66,610 | — | — |
| Northwestern University | $102,998* | — | $12,000 | 0.12 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois | $64,329* | — | $22,632 | 0.35 |
| DePaul University | $60,468* | $71,865 | $25,916 | 0.43 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $58,651* | $74,356 | $14,538 | 0.25 |
| Bradley University | $58,014* | — | $24,950 | 0.43 |
| National Median | $58,651* | — | $25,750 | 0.44 |
Other Information Science/Studies Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $65,997 | $102,998 | $12,000 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $13,546 | $64,329 | $22,632 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $44,460 | $60,468 | $25,916 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $14,338 | $58,651 | $14,538 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $39,680 | $58,014 | $24,950 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.