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Nutrition Science at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

If you plan to study Nutrition Science, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is in Lowell, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 nutrition science graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Of 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) studied exclusively online and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Nutrition Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,950

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nutrition Science graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell stands at $29,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Nutrition Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 91% women (21) and 9% men (2).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Of the 15 bachelor’s nutrition science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 93% were women (14) and 7% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	4
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 47% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, above the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Among the 8 master’s nutrition science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 25% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 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 Massachusetts-Lowell

The Nutrition Science program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Nutrition Sciences	23

Highest-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Students who finish Nutrition Science program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell work across a variety of fields. Here 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.