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Nutrition Science in New Jersey

Nutrition Science Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 153 students earned their Nutrition Science degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Nutrition Science is the 84th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.2%
  • White: 45.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 4,510 people employed in jobs related to a nutrition science degree, compared to 259,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, nutrition science grads earn an average of $76,330. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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

#1

Montclair State University

Montclair
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#2

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. This public school has an average net price of $22,675. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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Nutrition Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $68,160
Dietetic Technicians 6% $33,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 84
Biological & Physical Science 76
Sustainability Science 76
Holocaust Studies 33
Behavioral Science 21
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Museum Studies 5

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