Nutrition Sciences at Rush University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nutrition Sciences, take a look at what Rush University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rush University is located in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 nutrition sciences degrees were granted at Rush University.
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Online Class Availability at Rush University
Many students take online classes at Rush University. Of 2,769 students, 834 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,313 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nutrition Sciences graduates at Rush University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nutrition Sciences graduates at Rush University are 91% women (21) and 9% men (2).
Nutrition Sciences Master’s Program at Rush University
Among the 23 master’s nutrition sciences graduates at Rush University, 91% were women (21) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Sciences master’s degree recipients at Rush University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Nutrition Sciences master’s degree recipients at Rush University, lower than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Nutrition Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Nutrition Sciences program at Rush University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nutrition Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.