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Dietetics and Nutrition

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

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What is Dietetics and Nutrition?

Dietetics and Nutrition is the science of applying food to nutrition and health. It is a vital, growing field that addresses today’s complex nutrition and health issues. Your classes will cover many topics, including:

  • Food production and sanitation
  • Healthcare
  • Nutrition
  • Psychology
  • The human body

These topics will give you a solid foundation to build from and provide plans for high-quality food and nutrition. Our program will allow you to enter dietetic internships and graduate programs to become a registered dietitian.

Career Options

  • Catering
  • Community & public health
  • Consulting
  • Dietetics
  • Education
  • Food & nutrition business
  • Food service
  • Health care
  • Management
  • Research
  • Sports & wellness nutrition

Post-Graduation Success1

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Program Resources

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strong science and math coursework and performance
  • Calculus and Chemistry preferred (if available at high school)
  • Experiences related to the major

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Guide

Graduation & Retention2

Years to degree: N/A

First-Year retention rate: N/A

Four-year graduation rate: N/A

Six-year graduation rate: N/A

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $15,298
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,222
  • Total: $38,448

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $34,418
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses:$18,562
  • Total: $57,908

International

  • Tuition: $35,366
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,562
  • Total: $58,856

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1 Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

2 Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

3 "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.

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