Food & Nutrition at James Madison University
If you plan to study Food & Nutrition, consider the program at James Madison University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 food & nutrition degrees were awarded at James Madison University.
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Online & Distance Learning at James Madison University
Many students take online classes at James Madison University. Of 22,740 students, 968 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Food & Nutrition graduates at James Madison University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Food & Nutrition graduates at James Madison University are 95% women (19) and 5% men (1).
Food & Nutrition Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University
Of the 20 bachelor’s food & nutrition graduates at James Madison University, 95% were women (19) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food & Nutrition bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Food & Nutrition bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Food & Nutrition Graduates
Graduates of the Food & Nutrition program at James Madison University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Food & Nutrition majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.