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Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Most Popular Majors
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14%Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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4%Industrial Technology/Technician
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4%Elementary Education and Teaching
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4%Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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4%Psychology
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3%Criminology
All Majors & Degrees
Agriculture and Natural Resources
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | |||
| Agriculture | |||
| Animal Sciences | |||
| Forestry | |||
| General Plant Sciences |
Arts & Humanities
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics | |||
| Creative Writing | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | |||
| English Language and Literature | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | |||
| French Language and Literature | |||
| General Music | |||
| German Language and Literature | |||
| History | |||
| Interior Design | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | |||
| Linguistics | |||
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | |||
| Other Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | |||
| Philosophy | |||
| Rhetoric and Composition | |||
| Russian Language and Literature | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature |
Business
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | |||
| Business Administration and Management | |||
| Business/Managerial Economics | |||
| Finance | |||
| Information Science/Studies | |||
| Management Science | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management | |||
| Other Hospitality Administration/Management |
Communication & Media
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & Visual Communications | |||
| Film/Video & Cinematography | |||
| Journalism | |||
| Mass Communication/ Media Studies | |||
| Other Communication and Media Studies | |||
| Other Journalism | |||
| Radio and Television |
Education
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Curriculum and Instruction | |||
| Early Childhood Education | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | |||
| Health Teacher Education | |||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | |||
| Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |||
| Special Education and Teaching | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | |||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education |
Engineering
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |||
| Civil Engineering | |||
| Computer Engineering | |||
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |||
| Engineering Technology | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | |||
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | |||
| Other Civil Engineering | |||
| Other Electrical Technician |
Family and Consumer Science Professions
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies |
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | |||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management |
Funeral and Mortuary Services
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science |
Health & Medical Services
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training/Trainer | |||
| Communication Disorders | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | |||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | |||
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | |||
| Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor | |||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | |||
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | |||
| Physical Therapist Assistant | |||
| Physician Assistant | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | |||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor |
Interdisciplinary Studies
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Gerontology | |||
| International/Global Studies | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | |||
| Other Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Systems Science and Theory |
Legal Professions
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Advanced Legal Research/Studies (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.) | |||
| American / US Law, Legal Studies and Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD, SJD) | |||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal |
Life Science
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences | |||
| Botany/Plant Biology | |||
| General Zoology/Animal Biology | |||
| Microbiology | |||
| Molecular Biochemistry | |||
| Molecular Physiology | |||
| Pharmacology | |||
| Physiology |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics |
Natural Sciences
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Chemistry | |||
| Geology/Earth Science | |||
| Physics |
Security and Protective Service Careers
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement | |||
| Fire Services Administration |
Skilled Trades
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avionics, Aviation Maintenance Technology / Technician |
Social Sciences
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| African-American/Black Studies | |||
| Anthropology | |||
| Criminology | |||
| Economics | |||
| Educational Psychology | |||
| Geography | |||
| Political Science and Government | |||
| Psychology | |||
| Social Sciences | |||
| Sociology | |||
| Women's Studies |
Social Work
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | |||
| Social Work |
Technician Careers
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering Technology | |||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | |||
| Manufacturing Technology/Technician |
Technology
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science |
Transportation Careers
| Major | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | |||
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations |
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SIUC Ratings & Reviews
Overall Rating for Academics:
Rated 3 of 5 Stars 3 Reviews
100% of students gave Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 3 stars in Academics.
Student Ratings
Paris Love Student at This School - Grad Year 2013
I learned a lot from my Anthropology courses. Most of my professors traveled to different countries and were able to share there experiences. I was fortunate to study abroad in Egypt and Kenya it was great!
Brett Vodicka Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
Academics is one of the best part about this school. Despite what you may think SIUC is a highly regarded for it's programs and offers a lot of opportunity inside the classroom. The professors are top notch and class sizes are usually pretty small when getting into your major studies.
SIUC Academic Details
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
|---|---|
| Average Freshman GPA | 2.40 |
| Retention Rate | 61% |
| Carnegie Class | Research Universities (high research activity) |
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| Orientation Month(s) | Orientation for new students held in August, January, and June. |
Specialty Study Options
- Double Majors
- Independent Study
- Honors Program
- Internships
- Certificate Programs
Cooperative Education Programs
- Agriculture
- Art
- Business
- Computer Science
- Education
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Home Economics
- Humanities
- Natural Science
- Social/Behavioral Science
- Technology
- Vocational Arts
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Veterinary
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Optometry
- Other: physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, nursing
Class Sizes at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
- Fewer than 20 Students: 53%
- 50 - 100 Students: 4%
- 20 - 49 Students: 41%
- 100+ Students: 1%
| Fewer than 20 Students | 53% |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 Students | 4% |
| 20 - 49 Students | 41% |
| 100+ Students | 1% |
Faculty Ethnic Diversity
- Caucasian: 77
- Asian: 11
- African American: 6
- Latino: 3
- Unknown and Other: 2
| Caucasian | 77 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| African American | 6 |
| Latino | 3 |
| Unknown and Other | 2 |
Faculty at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
| Total Faculty | 1,575 |
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| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 15 |
| Full-Time Professors | 4,778 |
| Male Faculty | 906 |
| Part-Time Professors | 378 |
| Women Faculty | 669 |
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