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Nutrition Science at Texas Tech University

Nutrition Science at Texas Tech University

If you plan to study Nutrition Science, you may want to check out the program at Texas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Texas Tech University is in Lubbock, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 113 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University.

Online & Distance Learning at Texas Tech University

Online coursework is an option at Texas Tech University. Of 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) studied exclusively online and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at Texas Tech University

Rankings can help you compare Texas Tech University’s Nutrition Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Texas #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #6 of 7
Best Value Southwest (Region) #8 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #10 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #58 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #74 of 104

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Texas #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #6 of 7
Best Value Southwest (Region) #8 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #10 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #58 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #74 of 104

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from Texas Tech University

Students who complete Texas Tech 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
1 year $45,275

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nutrition Science graduates from Texas Tech University stands at $24,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nutrition Science graduates at Texas Tech University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Nutrition Science graduates at Texas Tech University are 86% women (97) and 14% men (16).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University

Of the 33 bachelor’s nutrition science graduates at Texas Tech University, 76% were women (25) and 24% were men (8).

Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 8
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Texas Tech University

Minority students account for 48% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at Texas Tech University

Of the 76 master’s nutrition science degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 91% were women (69) and 9% were men (7).

Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 41
Hispanic / Latino 17
Black / African American 1
Asian 4
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 7
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Texas Tech University

Minority students account for 33% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, above the national average of 27%.*

Nutrition Science Doctoral Program at Texas Tech University

Of the 4 doctoral nutrition science graduates at Texas Tech University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Texas Tech University gender breakdown of Nutrition Science Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University

The Nutrition Science program at Texas Tech University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Nutrition Sciences 113

Highest-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Students who finish Nutrition Science program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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

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