Nutrition Sciences

Master's degree · Rush University · Chicago, IL

CIP 30.19

$51,284Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$64,283Median earnings 4 years after

$65,053Median earnings 5 years after

$66,700Median federal debt

29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Nutrition Sciences at Rush University earn a median of $51,284 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $67,126 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,768–$85,484). Median debt is $66,700, about 130% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at Rush University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$119,538
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$119,510
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$87,850
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree$85,204
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$81,862
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral degree$80,786
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree$78,532
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$75,202
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree$71,553
MedicineFirst professional degree$66,767
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$65,171
BiotechnologyMaster's degree$42,762

Frequently asked questions

How much do Nutrition Sciences graduates from Rush University make?

The median salary is $51,284 one year after graduation and $65,053 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $66,700.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.