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Nutrition Science in California

Nutrition Science Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,111 students earned their Nutrition Science degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Nutrition Science is the 139th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in California

Nutrition Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a nutrition science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.0%
  • White: 28.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in California

There are 38,030 people in the state and 259,730 people in the nation working in nutrition science jobs.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in California

Nutrition Science grads earn an average of $91,340 in the state and $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,370. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,293. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The average student takes 5.14 years to complete their degree at Cal State LA.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $42,167. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,371. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 57% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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Nutrition Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 20% $75,830
Dietetic Technicians 14% $31,600

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nutrition science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 212
Gerontology 180
Sustainability Science 166
Dispute Resolution 157
Biological & Physical Science 148
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Human Computer Interaction 76
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 63

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