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 #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Benedictine University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at Benedictine U is $26,474. This is less than $32,586, which is the national median of all nutrition majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Benedictine U was $1,034 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,028 | $31,028 |
| Fees | $1,518 | $1,518 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,266 | $10,266 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,488 | $3,488 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Benedictine U. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Benedictine U does not offer an online option for its nutrition bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Benedictine U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition program at Benedictine U make a median salary of $51,768. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,540.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from Benedictine U in 2022 were women.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Benedictine University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.