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, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from EIU. This makes it the #22 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nutrition from EIU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the EIU nutrition bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition program at EIU make a median salary of $54,476. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nutrition graduates with a master's is $53,223.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a master's degree in nutrition from EIU. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 46 |
| Communication Sciences | 45 |
| Public Health | 15 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 7 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.