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Nutrition Science in Illinois

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Nutrition Science Schools in Illinois

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

In this state, Nutrition Science is the 175th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 41
Bachelor’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 12,240 people employed in jobs related to a nutrition science degree, compared to 259,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in Illinois

Nutrition Science grads earn an average of $78,400 in the state and $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Dominican University

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

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. This private school has an average net price of $18,645.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#3

Rush University

Chicago
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,683 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

Nutrition Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Dietitians and Nutritionists 5% $58,650
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Dietetic Technicians 4% $22,930
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Life Scientists 3% $85,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Biological & Physical Science 4,791
Mathematics & Computer Science 265
Sustainability Science 228
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 168
Human Computer Interaction 155
International Studies 121
Systems Theory 78
Behavioral Science 74

View all majors related to Nutrition Science

View Nationwide Nutrition Science Report

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