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Nutrition Science at La Salle University

If you plan to study Nutrition Science, take a look at what La Salle University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

La Salle University is in Philadelphia, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 nutrition science degrees were granted at La Salle University.

Studying Online at La Salle University

Distance learning is available at La Salle University. Of 3,153 students, 649 (21%) studied exclusively online and 489 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at La Salle University

These rankings give you a sense of how La Salle University’s Nutrition Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#5 of 5
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#16 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#66 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#78 of 104

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from La Salle University

Those who finish La Salle University’s Nutrition Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,897

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nutrition Science graduates from La Salle University comes in at $28,628.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Nutrition Science graduates at La Salle University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Nutrition Science graduates at La Salle University are 90% women (19) and 10% men (2).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at La Salle University

Among the 12 bachelor’s nutrition science graduates at La Salle University, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at La Salle University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at La Salle University, below the national average of 45%.*

Nutrition Science Master’s Program at La Salle University

Of the 9 master’s nutrition science graduates at La Salle University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at La Salle University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 11% of Nutrition Science master’s degree recipients at La Salle University, lower than the national average of 27%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nutrition Science Concentrations at La Salle University

The Nutrition Science program at La Salle University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Nutrition Sciences	21

Top-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Students who finish Nutrition Science program at La Salle University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nutrition Science majors, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.