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Nutrition Science Schools in Tennessee

15 Nutrition Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Nutrition Science major is the 106th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 86.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Tennessee

There are 3,700 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 Tennessee

In this state, nutrition science grads earn an average of $67,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,048 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,579.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
147 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,445. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Nutrition Science Careers in TN

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Dietetic Technicians 19% $23,870
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090
Dietitians and Nutritionists 16% $55,530
Life Scientists 13% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Biological Scientists 9% $65,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Computational Science 31
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 29
19
International Studies 16
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 12
Museum Studies 8
Cognitive Science 6
Gerontology 5

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