Nutrition Sciences at Rush University
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Rush University graduates in nutrition sciences earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 104% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rush University Compares for Nutrition Sciences
All 22 colleges reporting nutrition sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston University Boston, MA | $84,870 | $74,737 | #5 | $60,684 |
| 2 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $82,455 | $75,029 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $80,997 | $71,326 | #7 | $62,757 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $79,247 | $75,427 | #3 | $48,153 |
| 5 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $74,055 | $70,187 | #8 | $50,818 |
| 6 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $73,186 | $74,431 | #6 | $21,807 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $71,621 | $75,516 | #2 | $33,710 |
| 8 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $70,100 | $79,570 | #1 | $51,001 |
| 9 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $69,578 | $62,642 | #18 | $66,323 |
| 10 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $69,166 | $63,618 | #14 | $64,343 |
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| 13 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $65,977 | $62,796 | #17 | $65,500 |
| 14 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $65,013 | $69,768 | #11 | $54,771 |
| 15 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $64,581 | $65,660 | #13 | $54,890 |
| 16 | Rush University Chicago, IL | $64,283 | $63,158 | #15 | $51,284 |
| 17 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $63,613 | $59,491 | #19 | $60,252 |
| 18 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $62,427 | $54,974 | #21 | — |
| 19 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $62,427 | $54,974 | #22 | — |
Other Majors at Rush University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $240,659 | $85,204 | #4 of 12 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $149,869 | $119,510 | #16 of 216 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $120,520 | $87,850 | #29 of 211 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,030 | $81,862 | #424 of 432 |
| Biotechnology | $85,207 | — | #12 of 15 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $82,177 | $71,553 | #7 of 11 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $81,137 | $78,532 | #29 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $70,764 | $65,171 | #79 of 243 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rush University nutrition sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,284 one year after graduating and $64,283 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rush University rank for nutrition sciences?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for nutrition sciences graduates, Rush University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is nutrition sciences at Rush University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for nutrition sciences ($67,126), and the median federal debt at graduation is $66,700.
← All data for Rush University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.