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Nutrition Science at Drexel University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nutrition Science, consider the program at Drexel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Drexel University sits in Philadelphia, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 7 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Drexel University.

Online Class Availability at Drexel University

Many students take online classes at Drexel University. Of 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at Drexel University

These rankings give you a sense of how Drexel University’s Nutrition Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from Drexel University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$30,409
3 years	$51,202
4 years	$57,429
5 years	$62,906

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nutrition Science graduates from Drexel University earn a median of $57,429, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Nutrition Science graduates at Drexel University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Nutrition Science graduates at Drexel University are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at Drexel University

Among the 5 master’s nutrition science graduates at Drexel 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 Drexel University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1

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

Nutrition Science Doctoral Program at Drexel University

Of the 2 doctoral nutrition science graduates at Drexel University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Drexel University

The Nutrition Science program at Drexel University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Nutrition Sciences	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Those who complete Nutrition Science program at Drexel University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.