by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in forestry from SIUC. This makes it the #24 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of forestry students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $36,133. This is less than $38,236, which is the national median of all forestry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, forestry students borrow a median amount of $21,512 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all forestry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,875.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 forestry majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in 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 forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in forestry from SIUC. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 16 |
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