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Nutrition Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nutrition Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 nutrition science degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Nutrition Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 2
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 104
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 99

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 2
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 104
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 99

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’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	$28,232
2 years	$32,925
3 years	$51,940
4 years	$52,882
5 years	$65,131

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nutrition Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $52,882, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nutrition Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison stands at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Nutrition Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Nutrition Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 87% women (53) and 13% men (8).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 57 bachelor’s nutrition science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 88% were women (50) and 12% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	45
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	5
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 18% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 4 doctoral nutrition science degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Nutrition Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 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 Wisconsin-Madison

This Nutrition Science program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Nutrition Sciences	61

Best-Paid Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Graduates of the Nutrition Science program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.