Illinois · Foods

Best Foods institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Foods program, officially titled Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, is designed for individuals interested in exploring the multifaceted relationship between food and society. This program falls under the field of Family and…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 19.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
27
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$26,474
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,570
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$69,570
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Benedictine University
Lisle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$26,4742350%$23,570$26,675

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.5%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~6,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$73,850
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringWriting

What Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
2,420
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$69,570
median $67,760
Best-paying metro
$71,500
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Related careers

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
$43,920 avg · 41,690 jobs
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
$38,050 avg · 22,850 jobs
Food Service Managers
$72,690 avg · 12,320 jobs
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$69,570 avg · 2,420 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$42,360 avg · 510 jobs
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$77,380 avg · 140 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Foods programs in Illinois.

Which Foods program in Illinois has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Benedictine University tops the list at $26,474. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Illinois is $69,570 (median $67,760), across about 2,420 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Foods program?+

The Foods program, officially titled Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, is designed for individuals interested in exploring the multifaceted relationship between food and society. This program falls under the field of Family and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Dietitians and Nutritionists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.5% growth with around 6,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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