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. We've also included details on how SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $30,508 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,786.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nutrition science from SIUC in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SIUC does not offer an online option for its nutrition science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.