Doctor’s Degrees in Nutrition Science
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Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 185 people earned their doctor's degree in nutrition science. This earns it the #90 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,380 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 185 |
| Graduate Certificate | 165 |
Earnings of Nutrition Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nutrition science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nutrition science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nutrition science. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 41 |
| Women | 144 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 70 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Nutrition Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nutrition science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition science students seekinga doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UNC Chapel Hill.
Tufts University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Tufts. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Ohio State.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UC Davis. About 80% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Cornell. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UGA. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UF.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Texas Tech. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Emory University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Emory. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Purdue. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Auburn University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Auburn. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UNL.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UIUC. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UT Austin.
The 16th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from KU.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UT Knoxville. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UChicago.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UC Berkeley. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Nutrition Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 185 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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