# Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Edwardsville, IL. IPEDS 149231, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-illinois-university-edwardsville/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,219
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,248 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,514 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in IL: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (4 colleges, $79,176): -$4,928
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,917

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,248 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 | $8,483 | $37,834 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $8,587 | $38,298 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,116 | $49,577 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,351 | $86,305 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,684 | $110,091 | 2.9 years |

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

## Business Economics at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul University | $93,563 | $21,666 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Wheaton College | $80,258 | $24,000 | $26,975 | 85% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $78,094 | $21,574 | $36,079 | 73% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $74,248 | $19,514 | $14,889 | 57% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $101,100 St. Louis, MO-IL, $104,270 IL, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $97,920 St. Louis, MO-IL, $104,300 IL, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% 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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