Nutrition Science at Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University stacks up to those at other schools.Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and has a total student population of 40,322. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students received their master's degree in nutrition science.
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.
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Texas Tech Nutrition Science Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science
- Doctorate Degree in Nutrition Science
Texas Tech Nutrition Science Rankings
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nutrition Science Student Demographics at Texas Tech
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Texas Tech University.
Texas Tech Nutrition Science Master’s Program
Of the students who received a nutrition science master's degree from Texas Tech, 68% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the nutrition science master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of degree recipients. That is 5% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
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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 TX, the home state for Texas Tech University.
| Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
|---|---|---|
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 4,930 | $56,550 |
| Biological Science Professors | 4,470 | $99,940 |
| Dietetic Technicians | 2,810 | $26,760 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 2,620 | $127,270 |
| Biological Scientists | 2,100 | $80,900 |
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 Johan Hendrikse under License
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