Environmental Studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you are interested in studying Environmental Studies, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 environmental studies degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Environmental Studies graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Studies graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 40% women (6) and 60% men (9).
Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Among the 8 bachelor’s environmental studies degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower than the national average of 29%.*
Environmental Studies Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 6 master’s environmental studies degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Environmental Studies master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, below the national average of 20%.*
Environmental Studies Doctoral Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Among the 1 doctoral environmental studies degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies doctoral degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Studies Graduates
Students who finish Environmental Studies program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Environmental Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Compliance Officers | $71,138 |
| Customs Brokers | $67,529 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | $52,280 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.