---

Nutrition Science at University of the Incarnate Word

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nutrition Science, consider the program at University of the Incarnate Word. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of the Incarnate Word is located in San Antonio, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 nutrition science degrees were granted at University of the Incarnate Word.

Studying Online at University of the Incarnate Word

Many students take online classes at University of the Incarnate Word. Among 7,047 students, 1,154 (16%) studied exclusively online and 2,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word

Students who complete University of the Incarnate Word’s Nutrition Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$33,993
4 years	$46,780
5 years	$50,812

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nutrition Science graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn a median of $46,780, compared with $66,290 for all University of the Incarnate Word graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Nutrition Science graduates at University of the Incarnate Word, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nutrition Science graduates at University of the Incarnate Word are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at University of the Incarnate Word

Among the 8 bachelor’s nutrition science degrees awarded at University of the Incarnate Word, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	5
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 62% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Incarnate Word, above the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at University of the Incarnate Word

Among the 7 master’s nutrition science degrees awarded at University of the Incarnate Word, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at University of the Incarnate Word, 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 the Incarnate Word

The Nutrition Science program at University of the Incarnate Word includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Nutrition Sciences	15

Best-Paid Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Graduates of the Nutrition Science program at University of the Incarnate Word go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nutrition Science majors, 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.