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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in Illinois

284 Nutrition students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Dietetics & Nutrition Services is the 96th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors in Illinois

Nutrition majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 150
Master’s Degree 91
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a nutrition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 71.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 7,030 people employed in jobs related to a nutrition degree, compared to 98,210 nationwide.

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Wages for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Jobs in Illinois

In this state, nutrition grads earn an average of $25,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,130.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,956.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,399 after earning their degree at this institution.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214. In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,434. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $52,854 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,196.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. 93% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#8

Dominican University

River Forest
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,462. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at SIUE.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Olivet Nazarene will pay a net price of $19,470. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Dietetics & Nutrition Services Careers in IL

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 5% $58,650
Dietetic Technicians 4% $22,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nutrition.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720

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