Nutrition Science at San Diego State University
What traits are you looking for in a nutrition science school? To help you decide if San Diego State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's nutrition science program.SDSU is located in San Diego, California and approximately 36,334 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Nutrition Science section at the bottom of this page.
SDSU Nutrition Science Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science
SDSU Nutrition Science Rankings
Nutrition Science Student Demographics at SDSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at San Diego State University.
SDSU Nutrition Science Master’s Program
In the nutrition science master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of degree recipients. That is 31% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Nutrition Science
Nutrition Science majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at San Diego State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 6 |
Related Majors
Careers That Nutrition Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in nutrition science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for San Diego State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists | 11,010 | $91,340 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 7,930 | $74,060 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,870 | $168,790 |
| Dietetic Technicians | 5,250 | $35,250 |
| Biological Science Professors | 4,360 | $128,370 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Wikipedia User:Geographer under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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