Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science is offered at 150 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.8% of Nutrition Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,456 students earned theirNutrition Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nutrition Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 3,309 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
Earnings of Nutrition Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science of $52,172 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,311 |
| 4 years | $52,172 |
| 5 years | $59,138 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nutrition Science students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science. About 83.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 559 |
| Women | 2,750 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nutrition Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,614 | 48.8% |
| Asian | 500 | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 689 | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 126 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 62 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 158 | 4.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nutrition Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 169 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nutrition Science students seeking a bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 160 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. This school awarded 154 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 144 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. This school awarded 135 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. This school awarded 117 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 114 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. This school awarded 99 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National Holistic Institute is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. This school awarded 85 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 82 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science. This school awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 80 bachelor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nutrition Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 5,456 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nutrition Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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