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Nutrition Science at University of Utah

If you plan to study Nutrition Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Utah. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Utah is in Salt Lake City, UT.

During the most recent reporting year, 25 nutrition science degrees were granted at University of Utah.

Studying Online at University of Utah

Online coursework is an option at University of Utah. Of 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at University of Utah

Use these rankings to compare University of Utah’s Nutrition Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#1 of 3
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 6
Best Value	Utah	#2 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#21 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#71 of 104

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from University of Utah

Graduates of University of Utah’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	$46,381
2 years	$46,478

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Nutrition Science graduates at University of Utah, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nutrition Science graduates at University of Utah are 76% women (19) and 24% men (6).

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at University of Utah

Among the 25 master’s nutrition science graduates at University of Utah, 76% were women (19) and 24% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at University of Utah, 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 Utah

This Nutrition Science program at University of Utah offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Nutrition Sciences	25

Best-Paid Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Students who finish Nutrition Science program at University of Utah work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.