by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as a strong choice for natural resources & conservation, ranked #434 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools | 434 of 468 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Illinois | 11 of 11 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 61 of 65 |
The following degree levels are granted in natural resources & conservation at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
The natural resources & conservation area of study at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 45 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources & Conservation students who finish a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $46,984 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, natural resources & conservation students borrow a median amount of $21,512 in student loans. This is below $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Read more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 1 |
