by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale compares to other colleges that offer nutrition science.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering nutrition science. In particular, it placed #92 out of 104 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Nutrition Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $46,529 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, nutrition science graduates take on a median debt of $22,750 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The nutrition science program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 11 degrees in nutrition sciences recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).