Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois · Public · 8,750 undergraduates
Of 50 programs with reported earnings, 49 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 69 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,483 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,587 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,116 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,351 |
| $110k and up | $24,684 |
| All families (average) | $14,889 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,867 | +$47,785 | clears the bar | $18,249 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,403 | +$29,321 | clears the bar | $20,625 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $106,907 | +$70,825 | clears the bar | $21,537 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,951 | +$12,869 | clears the bar | $23,375 | 1.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $52,466 | +$16,384 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,059 | +$23,977 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $57,915 | +$21,833 | clears the bar | $22,375 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,916 | +$7,834 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 3.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $81,428 | +$45,346 | clears the bar | $21,774 | 0.5 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $135,751 | +$99,669 | clears the bar | $127,762 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral Degree | $157,682 | +$121,600 | clears the bar | $70,163 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $59,145 | +$23,063 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $69,610 | +$33,528 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $106,082 | +$70,000 | clears the bar | $21,551 | 0.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $49,837 | +$13,755 | clears the bar | $22,355 | 1.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 50 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.