# Benedictine University: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (bachelor's)

Lisle, IL. IPEDS 145619, CIP 19.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/benedictine-university/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,474
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,788 (U.S. median for this major: $55,747 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,675 (U.S. median $25,128)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,959

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,788 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,168 | $86,924 | 7.9 years |
| 30-48k | $17,869 | $77,015 | 7.0 years |
| 48-75k | $18,628 | $80,287 | 7.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,517 | $101,358 | 9.2 years |
| 110k+ | $27,454 | $118,327 | 10.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine University | $46,788 | $26,675 | $22,313 | 50% |

## Careers
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $73,560 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $73,520 IL, $76,400 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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