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Nutrition Science in Illinois

Nutrition Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 16,960 people employed in jobs related to a Nutrition Science degree, compared to 570,280 nationwide.

Nutrition Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Nutrition Science grad in the state is $109,705, compared to a typical salary of $121,119 nationwide.

Nutrition Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 5 colleges in Illinois offering Nutrition Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Rush University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,901 in their first year after graduation.

#2

Dominican University

River Forest

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,807 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,911 a year. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Nutrition Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers Nutrition Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Farm and Home Management Educators 14% $55,950
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Biological Scientists, All Other 9% $79,550
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 9% $100,077
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $41,048
Bioinformatics Scientists 5% $92,484
Dietetic Technicians 5% $137,981
Dietitians and Nutritionists 1% $125,305
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 0% $99,604
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nutrition Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Behavioral Science 5,391
Sustainability Science 4,374

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