Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in Illinois
Illinois has 2 colleges offering Nutrition Sciences programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 54 recent graduates. Graduates in Illinois earn $33,281 on average within two years — 7% above the national average of $31,065, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.
2
Schools in IL
$33,281
IL Avg. Earnings
$31,065
National Avg.
59
Schools Nationally
Public vs Private: Nutrition Sciences in Illinois
Public Schools (1)
$33,281
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
avg. 2yr earnings
Nutrition Sciences Schools in Illinois, Ranked by Earnings
#1
Dominican University
River Forest, IL · Private
N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,227
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 79.8%
#2
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Public
$33,281
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $22,761
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 90.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Nutrition Sciences in Illinois?
Dominican University ranks #1 for Nutrition Sciences in Illinois with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Nutrition Sciences programs in the state.
How much do Nutrition Sciences graduates earn in Illinois?
Nutrition Sciences graduates in Illinois earn an average of $33,281 within two years of graduation. This is 7% above the national average of $31,065 for this major.
What is the hardest Nutrition Sciences school to get into in Illinois?
Dominican University is the most selective Nutrition Sciences program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 79.8%. The average acceptance rate across Nutrition Sciences programs in the state is 85.1%.
Other Popular Majors in Illinois
Chemical Engineering $69,173 Computer Science $66,656 Computer Engineering $65,978 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,764 Civil Engineering $61,502 Construction Management $60,021 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,932 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $57,318
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.