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Animal Science at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Animal Science at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, you may want to check out 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 is in Carbondale, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 animal science degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Studying Online at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 2
Best Value Illinois #2 of 2
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #11 of 11
Best Value Nationwide #53 of 90
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #81 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Those who finish Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Animal Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Animal Science at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,580
2 years $32,925
3 years $33,447
4 years $36,249
5 years $44,349

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Animal Science graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $36,249, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Animal Science earnings compared with all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Animal Science graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $21,936.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 73% women (22) and 27% men (8).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Of the 28 bachelor’s animal science graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 79% were women (22) and 21% were men (6).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale gender breakdown of Animal Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Among the 2 master’s animal science graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale gender breakdown of Animal Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Animal Science Concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

The Animal Science program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Animal Sciences 30

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Students who finish Animal Science program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Animal Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Animal Scientists $93,823
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $84,680
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $66,903
Precision Agriculture Technicians $56,932
Farm and Home Management Educators $55,950
Agricultural Technicians $44,022
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $36,803

References

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