Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer and Information Sciences, General at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $46,254 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,374 four years after graduating (middle half: $64,179–$128,180). Median debt is $27,000, about 58% of first-year earnings.
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $113,503 | $19,199 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $68,950 | $21,295 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $65,127 | $20,000 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $62,578 | $24,242 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago | $61,313 | $21,491 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $58,220 | $21,666 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $55,844 | $21,637 |
| Governors State University University Park | $48,567 | $15,000 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $42,779 | — |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $42,284 | $21,500 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $31,970 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?
The median salary is $46,254 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.