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Nutrition Science Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 52 students earned their Nutrition Science degrees in IL.

In this state, Nutrition Science is the 127th most popular major out of a total 236 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
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate 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: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Illinois

12,240 people in the state and 259,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition science.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a nutrition science grad in the state is $78,400, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Dominican University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,645. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Dominican U.

#2

Rush University

Chicago
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Rush University grads earn an average salary of $65,683.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $28,517.

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
Human Computer Interaction 155
Sustainability Science 141
Mathematics & Computer Science 75
Museum Studies 34
Gerontology 31
Systems Theory 28
Cultural Studies & Analysis 21
Dispute Resolution 15

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