Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $70,053 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $27,000, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $124,530 | $18,983 |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $117,578 | — |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $99,981 | $14,646 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago | $86,005 | $23,750 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $81,470 | — |
| Illinois State University Normal | $81,363 | $22,043 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $78,040 | $17,418 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $77,257 | $21,004 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $76,106 | $21,551 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $74,745 | $27,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $72,910 | — |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $72,657 | $24,925 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $66,457 | $27,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $62,831 | $13,070 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $62,235 | $24,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?
The median salary is $70,053 one year after graduation and $106,322 after five years.
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.