Natural Resources & Conservation at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
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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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #426 of 483 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #426 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Those who finish Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Natural Resources & Conservation program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,133 |
| 2 years | $36,094 |
| 3 years | $42,446 |
| 4 years | $46,984 |
| 5 years | $54,092 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $46,984, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stands at $21,512.
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
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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