The most popular undergraduate major at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is Trade and Industrial Teacher Education followed by Elementary Education and Teaching and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. A list of all 87 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates by major.
| Agriculture | 34 |
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Economics | 27 |
| Animal Sciences | 51 |
| Plant Sciences | 36 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Information Science/Studies | 67 |
| Computer Science | 26 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 13 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 36 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 150 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 44 |
| Health Teacher Education | 10 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 23 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 499 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Civil Engineering | 50 |
| Computer Engineering | 13 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 35 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 53 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 13 |
| Engineering Technology | 3 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 69 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 118 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 70 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 4 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Apparel and Textiles | 17 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 35 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 45 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 55 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 48 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 58 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 3 |
| Microbiology | 9 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 52 |
| Physiology | 17 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 12 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Forestry | 39 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Nutrition Sciences | 25 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 40 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 41 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 3 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 29 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 10 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architecture | 56 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 12 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Physics | 5 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 129 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 132 |
| Fire Services Administration | 46 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 69 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Geography | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | 58 |
| Sociology | 24 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | 21 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 19 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 109 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Design and Visual Communications | 2 |
| Interior Design | 16 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 15 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 58 |
| Art/Art Studies | 16 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 59 |
| Music | 27 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 33 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 30 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 143 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 16 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 55 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 1 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 36 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 6 |
| Accounting | 75 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 13 |
| Finance | 73 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | 20 |
| Management Science | 119 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 84 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 62 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Journalism | 73 |
| Radio and Television | 65 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149222 IPEDS survey data for Southern Illinois University Carbondale.