Mathematics at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Mathematics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (48 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $52,597* | — | — | — |
| University of Chicago | $100,421* | $107,611 | $12,000 | 0.12 |
| Northwestern University | $79,530* | $85,521 | $12,418 | 0.16 |
| DePaul University | $55,586* | $75,420 | $26,154 | 0.47 |
| Illinois State University | $52,597* | $56,681 | $20,309 | 0.39 |
| McKendree University | $51,157* | $51,631 | $21,750 | 0.43 |
| National Median | $48,772* | — | $21,500 | 0.44 |
Other Mathematics Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $66,939 | $100,421 | $12,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $65,997 | $79,530 | $12,418 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $44,460 | $55,586 | $26,154 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $16,021 | $52,597 | $20,309 |
| McKendree University Lebanon | $34,070 | $51,157 | $21,750 |
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 7 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.