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Nutrition Science at Iowa State University

Nutrition Science at Iowa State University

If you are interested in studying Nutrition Science, take a look at what Iowa State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Iowa State University sits in Ames, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 27 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Iowa State University.

Online Class Availability at Iowa State University

Distance learning is available at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at Iowa State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa State University’s Nutrition Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 1
Best Value Iowa #1 of 1
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 6
Best Value Nationwide #51 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #66 of 104

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from Iowa State University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nutrition Science at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,014
3 years $40,029
4 years $50,439
5 years $54,740

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nutrition Science graduates from Iowa State University report median earnings of $50,439, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Nutrition Science earnings compared with all majors at Iowa State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nutrition Science graduates from Iowa State University stands at $16,474.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Nutrition Science graduates at Iowa State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nutrition Science graduates at Iowa State University are 70% women (19) and 30% men (8).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University

Of the 21 bachelor’s nutrition science graduates at Iowa State University, 71% were women (15) and 29% were men (6).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Nutrition Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Iowa State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, below the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at Iowa State University

Among the 6 master’s nutrition science graduates at Iowa State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Nutrition Science Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Iowa State University

*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 Iowa State University

The Nutrition Science program at Iowa State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Nutrition Sciences 27

Highest-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Those who complete Nutrition Science program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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

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