Nutrition Science at San Jose State University
Every nutrition science school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the nutrition science program at San Jose State University stacks up to those at other schools.San Jose State is located in San Jose, California and approximately 36,208 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.
San Jose State Nutrition Science Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science
San Jose State Nutrition Science Rankings
Nutrition Science Student Demographics at San Jose State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at San Jose State University.
San Jose State Nutrition Science Master’s Program
In the nutrition science master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of degree recipients. That is 18% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Nutrition Science
Nutrition Science majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from San Jose State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 14 |
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 Jose 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 Daderot under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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