Nutrition Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 150 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Nutrition Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 29.2% 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 | 3,309 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 182 |
Earnings of Nutrition Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Nutrition Science of $52,172 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Nutrition Science majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Nutrition Science. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 139 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nutrition Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 51.1% |
| Asian | 11 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.6% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 52 | 29.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 29.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Nutrition Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 169 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nutrition Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The University of Texas at Austin tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nutrition Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their doctor'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 154 doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 149 doctor'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 Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science. This school awarded 144 doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 136 doctor'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 California-Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor'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.
Montclair State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their doctor'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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science. This school awarded 99 doctor'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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science. This school awarded 96 doctor'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.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 91 doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 85 doctor'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.
New York University is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Oklahoma is a popular choice for Nutrition Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in Nutrition Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nutrition Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nutrition Science Majors to Study
| 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 doctor’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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