Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services bachelor's degree programs in Illinois
Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · $27,000 federal debt$55,2212Illinois State UniversityNormal · $18,892 federal debt$54,6043Western Illinois UniversityMacomb · Debt not reported$54,3944Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville · $24,369 federal debt$52,1665University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$49,393
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
29-1031Dietitians and Nutritionists
- State median wage
- $73,520
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,800–$83,010
- State employment
- 2,840
- Projected growth
- +7.7%
- Annual openings
- 5,700
29-2051Dietetic Technicians
- State median wage
- $42,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $36,950–$45,860
- State employment
- 590
- Projected growth
- +2.7%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $55,221 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Illinois State University | Normal | $54,604 | $18,892 |
| 3 | Western Illinois University | Macomb | $54,394 | Not available |
| 4 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | $52,166 | $24,369 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | $49,393 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services in Illinois
What do Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services bachelor's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $54,394 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $24,369 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northern Illinois University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.