Nutrition Science at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
If you plan to study Nutrition Science, consider the program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is located in Little Rock, AR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 nutrition science graduations were recorded at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
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Studying Online at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Distance learning is available at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Among 3,485 students, 1,286 (37%) studied exclusively online and 502 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nutrition Science graduates at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nutrition Science graduates at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Nutrition Science Master’s Program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Of the 10 master’s nutrition science degrees awarded at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, lower than the national average of 27%.*
*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 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
This Nutrition Science program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates
Those who complete Nutrition Science program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nutrition Science graduates, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.