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Nutrition Science at Bastyr University

If you are interested in studying Nutrition Science, take a look at what Bastyr University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bastyr University is in Kenmore, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 40 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Bastyr University.

Studying Online at Bastyr University

Distance learning is available at Bastyr University. Among 734 students, 146 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at Bastyr University

Rankings can help you compare Bastyr University’s Nutrition Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#23 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#95 of 104

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from Bastyr University

Graduates of Bastyr University’s Nutrition Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,191
2 years	$23,726
3 years	$49,132
4 years	$54,516
5 years	$62,099

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nutrition Science graduates from Bastyr University report median earnings of $54,516, compared with $41,576 for all Bastyr University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nutrition Science graduates from Bastyr University stands at $23,225.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Nutrition Science graduates at Bastyr University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nutrition Science graduates at Bastyr University are 92% women (37) and 8% men (3).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at Bastyr University

Of the 10 bachelor’s nutrition science degrees awarded at Bastyr University, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 20% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Bastyr University, below the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at Bastyr University

Of the 30 master’s nutrition science graduates at Bastyr University, 90% were women (27) and 10% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Asian	3
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 20% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at Bastyr University, lower than the national average of 27%.*

*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 Bastyr University

This Nutrition Science program at Bastyr University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Nutrition Sciences	40

Top-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Those who complete Nutrition Science program at Bastyr University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nutrition Science majors, 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.