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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 284 students earned their Nutrition degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Dietetics & Nutrition Services is the 15th 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

7,030 people in the state and 98,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition.

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Wages for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Jobs in Illinois

Nutrition grads earn an average of $25,770 in the state and $30,130 nationwide.

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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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, EIU grads earn an average salary of $39,262. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $25,196. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

#8

Dominican University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,470.

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

View all majors related to Dietetics & Nutrition Services

View Nationwide Dietetics & Nutrition Services Report

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