Nutrition Sciences at Rush University
What traits are you looking for in a nutrition sciences school? To help you decide if Rush University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's nutrition sciences program.Rush University is located in Chicago, Illinois and has a total student population of 2,816.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Nutrition Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Rush University Nutrition Sciences Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences
Rush University Nutrition Sciences Rankings
Nutrition Sciences Student Demographics at Rush University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition sciences majors at Rush University.
Rush University Nutrition Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a nutrition sciences master's degree from Rush University, 52% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rush University with a master's in nutrition sciences.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 15 |
International Students | 3 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Careers That Nutrition Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in nutrition sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Rush University.
Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
---|---|---|
Dietetic Technicians | 4,440 | $25,770 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | 2,590 | $58,020 |
Biological Science Professors | 2,530 | $78,400 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 1,950 | $118,480 |
Biological Scientists | 590 | $84,180 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.