Nutrition Science at California State University-Long Beach
If you are interested in studying Nutrition Science, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 80 nutrition science degrees were awarded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach
Distance learning is available at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Nutrition Science Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Nutrition Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 23 |
| Best Value | California | #6 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 104 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nutrition Science graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nutrition Science graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 85% women (68) and 15% men (12).
Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 67 bachelor’s nutrition science graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 84% were women (56) and 16% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 33 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above the national average of 45%.*
Nutrition Science Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 13 master’s nutrition science graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
Minority students account for 54% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above 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 California State University-Long Beach
This Nutrition Science program at California State University-Long Beach includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 80 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates
Students who finish Nutrition Science program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
- 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.