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Electronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Electronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

If you plan to study Electronics Engineering, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 electronics engineering graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Studying Online at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Electronics Engineering Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Electronics Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 6
Best Value Illinois #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #15 of 38
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #35 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #65 of 168
Best Value Nationwide #151 of 167

Earnings for Electronics Engineering Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Students who complete Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Electronics Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Electronics Engineering at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,059
2 years $50,465
4 years $60,537

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Electronics Engineering graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report median earnings of $60,537, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Electronics Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Electronics Engineering graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electronics Engineering graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 0% women (0) and 100% men (12).

Electronics Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Of the 12 bachelor’s electronics engineering degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (12).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale gender breakdown of Electronics Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electronics Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electronics Engineering majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Minority students account for 25% of Electronics Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, below the national average of 46%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Electronics Engineering Concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

The Electronics Engineering program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Electronics Engineering Technology 7
Other Electrical Engineering 5

Highest-Paying Careers for Electronics Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electronics Engineering program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Electronics Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $134,632
Robotics Technicians $131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $121,642
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $109,781
Photonics Technicians $106,964
Calibration Technologists and Technicians $92,586
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $89,975
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $77,835
Sound Engineering Technicians $66,427
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,455

References

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