Nutrition Sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you are interested in studying Nutrition Sciences, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 nutrition sciences graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nutrition Sciences graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nutrition Sciences graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).
Nutrition Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 11 bachelor’s nutrition sciences graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Nutrition Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Nutrition Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Nutrition Sciences program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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