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Nutrition Science in Massachusetts

Nutrition Science Schools in Massachusetts

290 Nutrition Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Nutrition Science is the 85th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 159
Bachelor’s Degree 114
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.9%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Massachusetts

There are 14,870 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a nutrition science grad in the state is $84,790, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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

#1

Tufts University

Medford
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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88 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. 70% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $27,779.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Lowell will pay a net price of $18,281. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,951 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,558. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

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#5

Merrimack College

North Andover
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,195. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Merrimack.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

An average student at Simmons will pay a net price of $21,661. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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#9

Springfield College

Springfield
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,201. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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#10

Regis College

Weston
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Regis College.

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Nutrition Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 11% $64,160
Dietetic Technicians 9% $32,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 589
International Studies 311
Sustainability Science 203
Mathematics & Computer Science 148
Interdisciplinary Studies 142
Human Computer Interaction 124
Biological & Physical Science 110
Museum Studies 110

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