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Nutrition Science at University of California-Davis

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nutrition Science, take a look at what University of California-Davis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Davis sits in Davis, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 135 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University of California-Davis.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Davis

Many students take online classes at University of California-Davis. Of 40,065 students, 336 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at University of California-Davis

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Davis’s Nutrition Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 24
Best Value	California	#12 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#15 of 104
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#16 of 23
Best Value	Nationwide	#27 of 99

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 24
Best Value	California	#12 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#15 of 104
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#16 of 23
Best Value	Nationwide	#27 of 99

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from University of California-Davis

Graduates of University of California-Davis’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	$31,513
2 years	$29,751
3 years	$45,101
4 years	$53,852
5 years	$65,993

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nutrition Science graduates from University of California-Davis report median earnings of $53,852, compared with $64,648 for all University of California-Davis graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nutrition Science graduates from University of California-Davis is $14,166.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Nutrition Science graduates at University of California-Davis, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Nutrition Science graduates at University of California-Davis are 82% women (111) and 18% men (24).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Davis

Of the 124 bachelor’s nutrition science degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 82% were women (102) and 18% were men (22).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	33
Black / African American	2
Asian	53
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	15
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 73% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at University of California-Davis

Of the 3 master’s nutrition science graduates at University of California-Davis, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	2

Minority students account for 67% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Nutrition Science Doctoral Program at University of California-Davis

Among the 8 doctoral nutrition science graduates at University of California-Davis, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 25% of Nutrition Science doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher than the national average of 17%.*

*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 California-Davis

This Nutrition Science program at University of California-Davis breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Nutrition Sciences	135

Top-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Those who complete Nutrition Science program at University of California-Davis pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.