All SIUE majors by area
- Engineering · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $79,617 | $99,325 | $25,113 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $67,450 | $95,430 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $71,841 | $94,494 | $23,125 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,260 | $85,969 | $22,275 |
| Industrial Engineering | $73,092 | $82,744 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,546 | $81,428 | $23,110 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Surveying Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $31,570 | $55,110 | $30,357 |
| History | $26,916 | $46,814 | $21,500 |
| English | $31,420 | $41,310 | $25,250 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | $23,219 | — | $24,362 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Economics | $53,219 | $74,248 | $19,514 |
| Accounting | $49,046 | $69,610 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration | $43,753 | $65,403 | $22,500 |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,161 | $83,867 | $23,043 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $54,615 | $19,500 |
| Dietetics | — | $52,166 | $24,369 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,795 | $49,837 | $23,237 |
| Public Health | $35,023 | $47,652 | $29,223 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $46,659 | $70,541 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $38,067 | $60,059 | $22,396 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $34,079 | $46,196 | $23,500 |
| Theatre | $16,892 | $39,698 | $26,010 |
| Studio Art | $25,259 | $36,717 | $27,280 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $44,205 | $43,928 | $19,850 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,830 | $43,916 | $26,250 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $76,106 | $106,082 | $21,745 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,844 | $73,513 | $23,966 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $36,569 | $52,466 | $21,759 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SIUE students earn a median $56,346 ten years after starting college, more than 43% of Illinois colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
SIUE majors questions
How many majors does SIUE offer?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at SIUE?
Computer Science graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median $106,082 four years after graduating, the highest of the 34 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,745.
Which SIUE majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $36,717 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville overview