Natural Resources Conservation at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Online coursework is an option 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.
Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Natural Resources Conservation program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Program-wide, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 40% women (6) and 60% men (9).
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 8 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, below the national average of 28%.*
Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 6 master’s natural resources conservation graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation 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 Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower than the national average of 21%.*
Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Among the 1 doctoral natural resources conservation 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 Natural Resources Conservation 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.
More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
This Natural Resources Conservation program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources Conservation program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
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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