by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale compares to other colleges that offer forestry.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering forestry. More specifically it was ranked #43 out of 50 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in forestry.
Forestry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $46,984 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, forestry students borrow a median amount of $21,512 in student loans. This is below $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Find out more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 54% of forestry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of forestry bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of forestry master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of forestry master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a master’s in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the forestry majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The forestry program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 10 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 10 degrees in forest sciences and biology in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).