# Southern Illinois University-Carbondale: Nutrition Science (bachelor's)

Carbondale, IL. IPEDS 149222, CIP 30.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-illinois-university-carbondale/majors/nutrition-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,329 (U.S. median for this major: $60,983 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,750 (U.S. median $24,586)
- Rank in IL: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,654

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,329 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 | $9,415 | $40,673 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $8,497 | $36,707 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $10,308 | $44,531 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,724 | $76,568 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $23,254 | $100,457 | 5.1 years |

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

## Nutrition Science at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican University | $57,532 | not reported | $11,745 | 55% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $55,329 | $22,750 | $13,297 | 62% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $159,670 IL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage not reported metro, $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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