Compare 28 Dietetics/Dietitian. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $48,263.
Dietetics/Dietitian programs produce graduates earning between $45,940 and $60,873—a $15K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 28 ranked programs in the Midwest, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Viterbo University's Dietetics program leads with graduates earning $60,873, well above the regional average of $48,263. University of Illinois Chicago follows at $59,511, while Bradley University rounds out the top three at $55,980. These results show specialized programs can excel regardless of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Illinois Chicago graduates borrow $16,704 and face just a 6.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. At Viterbo, students face an 8.9% burden with 'Good' affordability, proving that top-earning programs can also be financially smart.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Viterbo UniversityPrivate | $60,873 | 13 | $25,000 | Good | $21,560 | Manageable |
| #2 | $59,511 | 9 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $55,980 | 16 | $27,000 | Good | $41,405 | High |
| #4 | $54,944 | 17 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $52,965 | 19 | $23,199 | Good | $14,621 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $52,088 | 54 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #7 | $52,007 | 46 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $51,061 | 31 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | High | |
| #9 | $51,000 | 23 | $26,188 | Manageable | $22,488 | High | |
| #10 | $50,808 | 14 | $21,500 | Good | $15,803 | Challenging | |
| #11 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $50,692 | 10 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #12 | $48,703 | 54 | $22,162 | Good | $19,508 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $48,483 | 24 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | High | |
| #14 | $48,011 | 18 | $21,000 | Good | $14,000 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $47,761 | 47 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #16 | $47,494 | 16 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | High | |
| #17 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $47,353 | 17 | $23,250 | Manageable | $20,800 | High |
| #18 | $46,611 | 19 | $21,992 | Manageable | $15,092 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $46,038 | 37 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #20 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $45,940 | 49 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #21 | $45,597 | 31 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,947 | High | |
| #22 | $45,249 | 20 | $21,503 | Manageable | $14,012 | Challenging | |
| #23 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $44,612 | 60 | $21,250 | Manageable | $27,283 | High |
| #24 | $44,432 | 41 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #25 | $43,874 | 23 | $24,000 | Manageable | $16,900 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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