Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $55,076 | $54,080 | -2% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $50,046 | $59,311 | +19% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $46,287 | $58,257 | +26% |
| Michigan State University | $50,770 | $53,927 | +6% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $55,322 | $47,438 | -14% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale | $13,244 | $55,076 | $54,080 | — | — |
 The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville | $13,484 | $55,322 | $47,438 | $23,149 | 0.42 |
 Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing | $15,988 | $50,770 | $53,927 | $21,859 | 0.43 |
 University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point | $8,834 | $50,046 | $59,311 | $22,989 | 0.46 |
 Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins | $12,896 | $46,287 | $58,257 | $21,750 | 0.47 |
 Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater | $10,234 | $43,421 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $50,408 | — | $22,424 | 0.44 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with soil sciences graduates
Microbiologists
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Soil and Plant Scientists
Agricultural Technicians
Precision Agriculture Technicians
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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.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.