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Food Science & Human Nutrition B.S. Recipients in the 2019-2022 Academic Years
Dietetics
This information is summarized from data collected via ACES Graduate Destination Survey and represents 89% (65) of the Dietetics graduates from December 2019 – August 2022. There was not enough data collected to announce a three-year average salary in this concentration.
Employers and Positions
- Aramark - Dietetic Intern - RD
- Baylor Scott and White Health - Dietetic Intern
- Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Dallas - Patient Ambassador
- Benedictine University - Dietetic Intern
- Boston University - Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship (3)
- Cornell University - Master of Food Science & Technology
- Dominican University - MBA / Dietetic Internship
- Keith & Associates, Inc. - Dietetic Intern
- Lamar University - Dietetic Internship and Master of Science in Nutrition Program
- Loyola University - Master of Science/Dietetics and completion of the Dietetic Internship
- Loyola University Chicago - MS Dietetics
- Oregon Health & Science University - Masters of Science in Human Nutrition + Dietetic Internship
- Rush Medical Center - Dietetic Intern (2)
- Rush University - MS/DI - Clinical Nutrition (2)
- Rutgers School of Health Professions - MS Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas - Dietetic Intern
- Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center - Dietetic Technician
Institution and Areas of Study
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS (2)
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS ALEC
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Dietetics
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Food Science & Human Nutrition (2)
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Nutritional Sciences (9)
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - PSM Food Science (2)
- University of Minnesota - MS Dietetics
- University of Utah - MS Nutrition and Integrative Biology
- University of Wisconsin - MS Food Science and Human Nutrition; Dietetics
Food Science
This information is summarized from data collected via ACES Graduate Destination Survey and represents 77% (75) of the Food Science graduates from December 2019 – August 2022. The three-year average salary in this concentration is $63,104.
Employers and Positions
- Anheuser-Busch - Stability Analyst
- Anheuser-Busch - Brewery Trainee
- Cargill - FSQR Associate
- Charles River Laboratories - Research and Development Intern
- Conagra Brands - Research & Development Technician
- Cresco Labs - Cultivation Agent
- Cresco Labs - Product Development Technician
- Diageo - Liquid Commercialization Co-Op
- Ferrara Candy Company - Associate Food Scientist (2)
- FONA International - Junior Analytical Chemist
- Gareda LLC - Home Health Aide
- Glanbia Performance Nutrition - Food Technologist
- Hormel - Associate Quality Process & Control Supervisor
- Illinois Crop Improvement Association - Laboratory & Warehouse Technician
- Imbibe - Product Development Sensory Tech
- Ingredion - Principal Technician, Sweeteners
- Kelly Scientific - Product Safety and Quality Analyst
- Kerry - RD&A Associate Scientist
- Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc. - Hot Beverage Research and Development Co-Op
- Kraft - R&D Trainee
- Kraft Heinz - R&D Trainee (3)
- Kronos Foods - QA Document Control Amin.
- Lactalis American Group - Lab Technician
- Mondelez International - Associate Scientist I
- OSI Group - Industrial Engineer
- OSI Group - Quality Assurance Supervisor
- OSI Group - Assistant Quality Assurance Supervisor
- OSI Group - Rotational Management Trainee
- PepsiCo Inc. - Associate R&D Food Scientist (2)
- PepsiCo Inc. - GFGC Associate Engineer
- Perfect Day - Laboratory Technician 1
- Profile Food Ingredients - Applications Scientist
- Profile Food Ingredients - Bakery Applications Technologist
- PT Indesso Aroma - Business Analyst
- Richelieu Foods - Customer Artwork Specialist
- Savory Flavors - Applications Technician
- Sensient Technologies - Application technologist I
- Sensient Technologies - Beverage R&D Lab Technician
- Socius Ingredients - Food Scientist
- Synergy Flavors - Sensory Scientist 1
- Topco - Quality Assurance Specialist
- University of Illinois Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory - Junior Pilot Plant Specialist
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Nest Searching Field Technician
- Woodland Foods - Quality Assurance Lab Specialist
Institutions and Areas of Study
- Georgia Institute of Technology - MSHCI
- Michigan State University - MS Food Science
- Purdue University - MS Nutrition Sciences
- Purdue University - PhD in Chemical Engineering
- UC Berkeley Extension - Digital Marketing
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Food Science (4)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - PharmD
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - MS Food science
- Virginia Tech - MS Food Science and Technology (Flavor Science+plant science)
Hospitality Management
This information is summarized from data collected via ACES Graduate Destination Survey and represents 73% (22) of the Hospitality Management graduates from December 2019 – August 2022. The three-year average salary in this concentration is $37,500.
Employers and Positions
- Canopy Club - Assistant event promoter and assistant bar manager
- CityGate Hospitality LLC - Reservations Host
- Hornblower Cruises - Recruitment Management Internship
- Huxley - Associate Recruitment Consultant
- iHotel and Conference Center - Assistant Front of House Manager
- Jewel Osco - Manager in Training
- Lettuce Entertain You - Server (2)
- Luis Auto Repair - Social Media Marketing Specialist
- Tous Les Jours - Cake Decorator & Barista
- VistaJet - Private Dining Specialist
- William Blair - Hospitality & Event Associate
Institution and Areas of Study
- Columbia University - MS Applied Analytics
- Cornell University - Graduate School of Hospitality Management
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - JD
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MHRIR
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Food Science
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS in Management
Human Nutrition
This information is summarized from data collected via ACES Graduate Destination Survey and represents 84% (42) of the Food Science graduates from December 2019 – August 2022. Only one graduate provide a salary which was $70,000.
Employers and Positions
- Abbott - Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Advocate Aurora Health - Patient Coordinator
- Biofortis Research - Assistant Project Manager
- Champaign Urbana Public Health District - Nutritionist
- China International Capital Corporation - Equity Research Intern of Biotechnology Industry
- Eating Recovery Center - Dietary Assistant
- Epic - Project Manager
- PepsiCo - Associate Research Scientist
- Samyang America, Inc. - Import Coordinator
- The Derm - Medical Assistant
- Tock - Sales Development Executive
Institution and Areas of Study
- Chapman University - DPT, Physical Therapist
- Liberty University - Master of Arts in Teaching: Middle Grades Science
- Midwestern - Physician Assistant
- Tufts University - MS Agriculture, Food, and Environment
- University of Chicago - PhD Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition
- University of Illinois at Chicago - MS Nursing
- University of Illinois at Chicago - BS in Nursing
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Food Science
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Human Nutrition (2)
- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine - MS Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies