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Nutrition Science in Pennsylvania

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Nutrition Science Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 30 students earned their Nutrition Science degrees in PA.

In this state, Nutrition Science is the 148th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 80.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 13,080 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, nutrition science grads earn an average of $73,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,777 a year.

Nutrition Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Life Scientists 14% $70,410
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $56,700
Dietetic Technicians 10% $29,090
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computational Science 255
International Studies 119
Behavioral Science 69
Sustainability Science 41
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 29
Human Computer Interaction 24
Gerontology 21
Mathematics & Computer Science 16

View all majors related to Nutrition Science

View Nationwide Nutrition Science Report

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