Nutrition Sciences Schools in New Jersey

153 Nutrition Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Nutrition Sciences is the 117th most popular major in the state out of a total 407 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Sciences Majors in New Jersey

Nutrition Sciences 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 sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition sciences 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%

Jobs for Nutrition Sciences Grads in New Jersey

There are 4,510 people in the state and 259,730 people in the nation working in nutrition sciences jobs.

Wages for Nutrition Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

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

Most Popular Nutrition Sciences Programs in NJ

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

Nutrition Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers nutrition sciences majors go into include:

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

View Nationwide Nutrition Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By division, CSIRO under License

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