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Nutrition Science at Central Washington University

If you plan to study Nutrition Science, consider the program at Central Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Washington University sits in Ellensburg, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 nutrition science graduations were recorded at Central Washington University.

Online & Distance Learning at Central Washington University

Online coursework is an option at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from Central Washington University

Students who complete Central Washington 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	$30,834
2 years	$35,274
3 years	$44,724
4 years	$49,464
5 years	$54,285

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nutrition Science graduates from Central Washington University report median earnings of $49,464, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nutrition Science graduates from Central Washington University stands at $23,285.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Nutrition Science graduates at Central Washington University are 86% women (19) and 14% men (3).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Of the 17 bachelor’s nutrition science graduates at Central Washington University, 82% were women (14) and 18% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	8
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, above the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at Central Washington University

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

*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 Central Washington University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Nutrition Sciences	22

Highest-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Students who finish Nutrition Science program at Central Washington University pursue many career paths. Here are 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.