by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Benedictine University compares to other colleges that offer food, nutrition & related services.
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Benedictine University ranks competitively among schools offering food, nutrition & related services. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 73 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Benedictine University awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in food, nutrition & related services.
Food, Nutrition & Related Services students who finish a bachelor’s at Benedictine University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,277 a year. This is below $72,778, the median for all majors at Benedictine University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Benedictine University, food, nutrition & related services graduates take on a median debt of $26,675 in student loans. This is above $25,461, the typical median for all majors at Benedictine University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,700 | $31,126 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
Learn more about Benedictine University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 17% of food, nutrition & related services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of food, nutrition & related services bachelor’s degree graduates at Benedictine University were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedictine University with a bachelor’s in food, nutrition & related services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of food, nutrition & related services master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of food, nutrition & related services master’s degree graduates at Benedictine University are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedictine University with a master’s in food, nutrition & related services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the food, nutrition & related services majors at Benedictine University.
This food, nutrition & related services program at Benedictine University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 23 |
Benedictine University granted 23 degrees in foods, nutrition, and wellness studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).