General Forestry at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study General Forestry, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 35 general forestry degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Forestry graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Forestry graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 46% women (16) and 54% men (19).
General Forestry Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 35 bachelor’s general forestry graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 46% were women (16) and 54% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of General Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Forestry Graduates
Students who finish General Forestry program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Forestry majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $50,097 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $22,542 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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