Nutrition Sciences at Auburn University
Every nutrition sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the nutrition sciences program at Auburn University stacks up to those at other schools.Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and has a total student population of 30,737.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Nutrition Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Auburn Nutrition Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at Auburn
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
Auburn does offer online education options in nutrition sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Master’s Degree
Auburn Nutrition Sciences Rankings
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in nutrition sciences, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nutrition Sciences Student Demographics at Auburn
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition sciences majors at Auburn University.
Auburn Nutrition Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a nutrition sciences master's degree from Auburn, 86% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in nutrition sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Careers That Nutrition Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in nutrition sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for AL, the home state for Auburn University.
| Occupation | Jobs in AL | Average Salary in AL |
|---|---|---|
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 760 | $55,580 |
| Biological Scientists | 260 | $67,200 |
| Dietetic Technicians | 190 | $33,370 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 170 | $112,140 |
| Life Scientists | 120 | $99,720 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Robert S. Donovan under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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