Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Nutrition Science at Auburn University

Nutrition Science at Auburn University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nutrition Science, take a look at what Auburn University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Auburn University is in Auburn, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Auburn University.

Studying Online at Auburn University

Distance learning is available at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at Auburn University

Rankings can help you compare Auburn University’s Nutrition Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #2 of 2
Best Value Alabama #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #9 of 15
Best Value Southeast (Region) #11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 104
Best Value Nationwide #75 of 99

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #2 of 2
Best Value Alabama #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #9 of 15
Best Value Southeast (Region) #11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 104
Best Value Nationwide #75 of 99

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from Auburn University

Students who complete Auburn University’s Nutrition Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nutrition Science at Auburn University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,754
2 years $21,964
4 years $55,862
5 years $58,072

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nutrition Science graduates from Auburn University take home a median $55,862, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Nutrition Science earnings compared with all majors at Auburn University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nutrition Science graduates from Auburn University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Nutrition Science graduates at Auburn University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Nutrition Science graduates at Auburn University are 95% women (52) and 5% men (3).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University

Of the 44 bachelor’s nutrition science graduates at Auburn University, 93% were women (41) and 7% were men (3).

Auburn University gender breakdown of Nutrition Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 40
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Auburn University

Minority students account for 7% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University, lower than the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at Auburn University

Of the 5 master’s nutrition science graduates at Auburn University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

Auburn University gender breakdown of Nutrition Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at Auburn University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Auburn University

Nutrition Science Doctoral Program at Auburn University

Of the 6 doctoral nutrition science graduates at Auburn University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).

Auburn University gender breakdown of Nutrition Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science doctoral degree recipients at Auburn University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Auburn University

Minority students account for 33% of Nutrition Science doctoral degree recipients at Auburn University, above the national average of 17%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nutrition Science Concentrations at Auburn University

This Nutrition Science program at Auburn University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Nutrition Sciences 55

Highest-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Students who finish Nutrition Science program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Nutrition Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Dietetic Technicians $137,981
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Dietitians and Nutritionists $125,305
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $99,604
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other $79,550

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.