Nutrition Sciences at La Salle University
If you plan to study Nutrition Sciences, consider the program at La Salle University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
La Salle University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 nutrition sciences degrees were granted at La Salle University.
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Studying Online at La Salle University
Many students take online classes at La Salle University. Among 3,153 students, 649 (21%) studied exclusively online and 489 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nutrition Sciences graduates at La Salle University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nutrition Sciences graduates at La Salle University are 90% women (19) and 10% men (2).
Nutrition Sciences Bachelor’s Program at La Salle University
Of the 12 bachelor’s nutrition sciences 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 Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at La Salle University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Nutrition Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at La Salle University, lower than the national average of 45%.*
Nutrition Sciences Master’s Program at La Salle University
Among the 9 master’s nutrition sciences degrees awarded at La Salle University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Sciences 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 Sciences master’s degree recipients at La Salle University, below the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Nutrition Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Nutrition Sciences program at La Salle University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.