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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901 · Phone: (618) 453-2121 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public school in Carbondale, IL offering radiology & sonography and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and others.
Median graduate debt is $21,543 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,390, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate for this campus is not reported, though the state average is 58.4%.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and 38.8% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $59,350 | $79,930 | $97,950 |
| Medical assistants | $36,400 | $46,090 | $49,460 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 25 | not reported | not reported | $17,063 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $39,299 | $39,369 | $12,000 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public university located in Carbondale, Illinois, in a distant-town locale. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. Among its many accreditors, including the Higher Learning Commission and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the school's trade-oriented offerings center on two program families: radiology & sonography programs (25 completers) and medical assistant programs (18 completers), totaling 43 trade completers.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 58.4%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $21,543, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $53,390. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment among the undergraduate population of 8,494.
This campus may suit students pursuing focused allied-health credentials, such as radiology/sonography or medical assisting, alongside its broader university offerings. Given the limited trade-specific completer counts relative to total enrollment, career-changers should confirm program length, format, and licensure requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcome data through the school's accreditors listed above and by reviewing the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers radiology & sonography programs (25 completers) and medical assistant programs (18 completers), based on federal program data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with numerous accreditors including the Higher Learning Commission and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, among others listed in federal data.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $21,543, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $53,390.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which generally means state funding supports operations and tuition may be lower for state residents compared to for-profit or many private schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (618) 453-2121 or visit https://siu.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors, such as the Higher Learning Commission, and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?149222.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career-changers depends on program length and format, which are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss scheduling and program structure.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensure or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with relevant state boards or contact the school for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southern Illinois University-Carbondale at (618) 453-2121 or visit https://siu.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?149222 for comparisons.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.