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Nutrition Sciences in California

Nutrition Sciences Schools in California

1,111 students earned Nutrition Sciences degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Nutrition Sciences major is the 191st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a nutrition sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.0%
  • White: 28.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Nutrition Sciences Grads in California

38,030 people in the state and 259,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition sciences.

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Wages for Nutrition Sciences Jobs in California

Nutrition Sciences grads earn an average of $91,340 in the state and $83,600 nationwide.

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

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. 44% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $14,370.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,293.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,674. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 44% of the teachers are full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 45% of the teachers are full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 50% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,578. 56% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 60% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,766. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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Nutrition Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers nutrition sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 20% $75,830
Dietetic Technicians 14% $31,600

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