Illinois · Nutrition Sciences

Best Nutrition Sciences institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Nutrition Sciences program focuses on the physiological processes of nutrition, exploring how nutrients and other food substances relate to health, growth, and disease. This interdisciplinary field is ideal for students interested in…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 30.19
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
78
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$16,176
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
74%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$69,570
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Nutrition Sciences in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Rush University
Chicago Private not-for-profit
23
2University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Champaign Public
2185%
3Dominican University
River Forest Private not-for-profit
2155%$16,176
4Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Carbondale Public
1162%
5University of Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
296%$13,333

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

Dietitians and Nutritionists
$69,570 avg · 2,420 jobs
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$90,850 avg · 1,700 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$84,120 avg · 1,090 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$42,360 avg · 510 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Nutrition Sciences programs in Illinois.

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 Nutrition Sciences program?+

The Nutrition Sciences program focuses on the physiological processes of nutrition, exploring how nutrients and other food substances relate to health, growth, and disease. This interdisciplinary field is ideal for students interested in…

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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