Nutrition Sciences at Purdue University-Main Campus
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Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 nutrition sciences degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nutrition Sciences graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nutrition Sciences graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).
Nutrition Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 9 bachelor’s nutrition sciences degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Nutrition Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 45%.*
Nutrition Sciences Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 4 doctoral nutrition sciences graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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
Students who finish Nutrition Sciences program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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