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Nutrition Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Nutrition Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nutrition Science, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in New Brunswick, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 40 nutrition science degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) studied exclusively online and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Nutrition Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #2 of 2
Best Value New Jersey #2 of 2
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #9 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #73 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 104

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #2 of 2
Best Value New Jersey #2 of 2
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #9 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 17
Best Value Nationwide #73 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 104

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Graduates of Rutgers University-New Brunswick’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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,168
2 years $27,048
3 years $48,073
4 years $55,966
5 years $60,545

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nutrition Science graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick take home a median $55,966, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Nutrition Science earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nutrition Science graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick stands at $25,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Nutrition Science graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Nutrition Science graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 85% women (34) and 15% men (6).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 30 bachelor’s nutrition science degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 83% were women (25) and 17% were men (5).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 2
Asian 6
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 6 master’s nutrition science degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Minority students account for 50% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 27%.*

Nutrition Science Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 4 doctoral nutrition science graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Nutrition Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

*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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The Nutrition Science program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Nutrition Sciences 40

Top-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Students who finish Nutrition Science program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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