by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Benedictine U ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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The bachelor's program at Benedictine U was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Benedictine University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Benedictine U. This makes it the #18 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Benedictine U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,943 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,474 for all nutrition students.
Graduates of the master's nutrition program at Benedictine U make a median salary of $47,428. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,500.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Benedictine U, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $26,675 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,945 for all nutrition majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Benedictine University.
Of the 19 nutrition students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Benedictine U, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Benedictine U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students 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 nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from Benedictine U in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Benedictine U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students 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 nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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