# Southern Illinois University-Carbondale: Agriculture (bachelor's)

Carbondale, IL. IPEDS 149222, CIP 01.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-illinois-university-carbondale/majors/agriculture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,700
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,596 (U.S. median for this major: $52,932 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,000 (U.S. median $20,699)
- Rank in IL: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (3 colleges, $58,333): -$737
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,664

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,596 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,415 | $40,673 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $8,497 | $36,707 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $10,308 | $44,531 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,724 | $76,568 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $23,254 | $100,457 | 4.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Agriculture at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | $63,600 | $18,750 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Western Illinois University | $58,333 | $18,969 | $12,937 | 45% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $57,596 | $18,000 | $13,297 | 62% |

## Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage not reported metro, $79,490 IL, $78,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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