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Nutrition Science in Colorado

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Nutrition Science Schools in Colorado

29 students earned Nutrition Science degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Nutrition Science is the 97th most popular major in the state out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 79.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Colorado

4,410 people in the state and 259,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition science.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in Colorado

In this state, nutrition science grads earn an average of $61,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There are 2 colleges in Colorado that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Colorado State. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,704 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,313. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,336 a year.

Nutrition Science Careers in CO

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 32% $59,630
Biological Science Professors 32% $70,770
Dietetic Technicians 27% $25,770
Life Scientists 17% $49,550
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Biological Scientists 12% $71,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
59
Biological & Physical Science 45
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 37
International Studies 24
Sustainability Science 23
Natural Sciences 13
Historic Preservation 13
Behavioral Science 9

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