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Nutrition Science at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Nutrition Science at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you are interested in studying Nutrition Science, consider the program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 40 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Distance learning is available at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Rankings can help you compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Nutrition Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 2
Best Value Michigan #1 of 2
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #28 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #38 of 104

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 2
Best Value Michigan #1 of 2
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #28 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #38 of 104

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nutrition Science at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,148
2 years $40,896
3 years $52,839
4 years $59,073
5 years $62,293

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nutrition Science graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor report median earnings of $59,073, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Nutrition Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Nutrition Science graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nutrition Science graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 90% women (36) and 10% men (4).

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 31 master’s nutrition science graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 90% were women (28) and 10% were men (3).

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 3
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Nutrition Science Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 2 doctoral nutrition science degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor gender breakdown of Nutrition Science Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nutrition Science majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Minority students account for 50% of Nutrition Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, above 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor

This Nutrition Science program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Nutrition Sciences 40

Best-Paid Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Those who complete Nutrition Science program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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

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