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Nutrition and Health

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

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What is Nutrition and Health?

This major combines chemistry, biology, physiology, sociology, and nutrition. These areas will help you learn the impact of genes, diet, and lifestyle on human health. Classes focus on the biology and chemistry of nutrition and the human body. Other courses will focus on outside factors that affect both communities and individuals in their daily lives. You’ll also learn how to keep food safe through sanitation, storage, marketing, and more.

Career Options

  • Dentistry
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Public health
  • Research

Post-Graduation Success1

92% employed or continuing education

30% employed after graduation

62% attending graduate school

$76,910 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: PepsiCo (4), Prinova (2), Profile Food Ingredients (2) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Rush University, Cornell University View All

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 Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

3.9 years to degree

94% first-year retention rate

72% four-year graduation rate

82% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $15,578
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $39,516

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $35,930
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $60,208

International

  • Tuition: $36,924
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $61,202
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