Economics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Economics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (35 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $47,048* | — | — | — |
| University of Chicago | $92,075* | $127,832 | $13,197 | 0.14 |
| Northwestern University | $84,932* | $105,795 | $16,227 | 0.19 |
| Wheaton College | $62,889* | $60,894 | $21,000 | 0.33 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $58,921* | $75,600 | $21,228 | 0.36 |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $54,169* | — | $27,000 | 0.50 |
| National Median | $51,722* | — | $22,816 | 0.44 |
Other Economics Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $66,939 | $92,075 | $13,197 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $65,997 | $84,932 | $16,227 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $43,930 | $62,889 | $21,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $16,004 | $58,921 | $21,228 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $37,940 | $54,169 | $27,000 |
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 Edwardsville, approximately 32% 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 15 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.