by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as a strong choice for forestry, ranked #39 out of 47 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Schools | 39 of 47 |
| Best Forestry Schools in Illinois | 1 of 1 |
| Best Forestry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 6 |
The following degree levels are offered in forestry at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in forestry.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is among the very best schools in the country for forestry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Forestry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $46,984 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, forestry 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 |
Find out more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 54% of forestry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of forestry bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 86% 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 forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Forestry | 10 |
