Doctor’s Degrees in Nutrition Science
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Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 182 doctor's degrees were awarded to nutrition science majors. 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 | 1,196 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
| Graduate Certificate | 118 |
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 76.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 43 |
| Women | 139 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 90 |
| International Students | 63 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 77% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. The nutrition science program at Tufts University awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The nutrition science program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UC Davis.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The nutrition science program at Cornell University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at UGA.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UF. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at Texas Tech.
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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Emory.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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. The nutrition science program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Auburn University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Auburn. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The nutrition science program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UMN Twin Cities.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The nutrition science program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at UIUC. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at UT Austin. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 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. The nutrition science program at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. 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. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The nutrition science program at University of Chicago awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UC Berkeley. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 213 |
| Behavioral Science | 138 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 72 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 47 |
| Cognitive Science | 44 |
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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