Nutrition Sciences at Iowa State University
If you plan to study Nutrition Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa State University sits in Ames, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 nutrition sciences graduations were recorded at Iowa State University.
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Online Class Availability at Iowa State University
Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nutrition Sciences graduates at Iowa State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nutrition Sciences graduates at Iowa State University are 70% women (19) and 30% men (8).
Nutrition Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University
Among the 21 bachelor’s nutrition sciences degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 71% were women (15) and 29% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Nutrition Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, below the national average of 45%.*
Nutrition Sciences Master’s Program at Iowa State University
Of the 6 master’s nutrition sciences degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Sciences master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Nutrition Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Nutrition Sciences program at Iowa State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nutrition Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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