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Nutrition Sciences in Illinois

Nutrition Sciences Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 83 students earned their Nutrition Sciences degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Nutrition Sciences is the 270th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Sciences Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 39
Bachelor’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.1%
  • White: 48.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.6%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Nutrition Sciences Grads in Illinois

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

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Wages for Nutrition Sciences Jobs in Illinois

Nutrition Sciences 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 sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Dominican University

River Forest
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,768. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending SIUC will pay a net price of $16,729.

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Rush University

Chicago
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,531. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Nutrition Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers nutrition sciences majors go into include:

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

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