Agriculture at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
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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%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #26 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #27 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #358 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #372 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Those who finish Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,422 |
| 2 years | $35,945 |
| 3 years | $39,351 |
| 4 years | $45,266 |
| 5 years | $54,922 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Agriculture graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale take home a median $45,266, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at $18,312.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
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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